INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND (IVUS)

INTRAVASCULAR ULTRASOUND (IVUS) What is intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)?

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a catheter-based diagnostic procedure used to see the coronary arteries from the inside out. IVUS can provide more detailed, real-time information to help doctors determine how to best treat patients. The technology can help provide more accurate information for stent placement in the coronary vessel in order to reduce complications. It can also be used to determine if the angioplasty or atherectomy was successful.

Who need Intravascular ultrasound ?

Patients who are candidates for transluminal coronary interventional procedures are candidates for IVUS imaging.

If you have any of the following conditions, you are not a candidate for Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS): 1.

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Patients who have bacteremia or sepsis Patients who have abnormal bleeding issues Patients diagnosed with coronary artery spasm Patients who are not candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting surgery

5. Patients who are not candidates for percutaneous transluminal coronary interventional procedures 6. Unstable blood flow 7. Patients who have a fully blocked artery (total occlusion)

Preparing for the Procedure of Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS): 1. You can wear whatever you like to the hospital. You will wear a hospital

gown during the procedure.

2. Some procedures may require an overnight stay. Leave all valuables at home. If you normally wear dentures, glasses, or a hearing assist device, plan to wear them during the procedure.

3. Your doctor or nurse will give you specific instructions about what you can and cannot eat or drink before the procedure.

4. Ask your doctor what medications should be taken on the day of your test. You may be told to stop certain medications, such as Coumadin (warfarin, a blood thinner) or aspirin.

5. If you are diabetic, ask your physician how to adjust your medications the day of your test.

6. Tell your doctor and/or nurses if you are allergic to anything, especially iodine, shellfish, x-ray dye, latex or rubber products (such as rubber gloves or balloons), or penicillin-type medications.

7. When you are able to return home, arrange for a companion to bring you home.

Benefits of IVUS Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS): This procedure using ultrasound to gain a clear image of the inside of your blood vessels has many benefits: 1.

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Your physician can see and measure the amount of plaque in the arteries.

Measuring the narrowing of blood vessels and assessing the need for treatment.

Find out what makes up the plaque deposits.

Placing stents accurately in veins and arteries.

Reduced risk of stent thrombosis.

Finding areas of vein compression and increased risk of clots.

Tissues avoid exposure to ionizing radiation.

Check up on blood vessels after a procedure to look for further narrowing.

No exposure to radiation.

What are the risks of an Intravascular Ultrasound?

If performed by an experienced health care team, like those available at Baptist Health, intravascular ultrasound imaging is relatively safe. However, there are risks associated with the anesthesia and procedure including: 1.

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Adverse medication reactions Trouble breathing Severe or abnormal bleeding Blood clots Infection at the incision site

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