dets 16, 2021 by Philips
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Saphenous vein graft and thrombus lesions
SVG patency rates have been reported at approximately 80% at 1 year and approximately 50% at 15 years and beyond.1
Clinical challenges
- Tough fibrotic lesions are at the anastomosis site.
- There is a risk of distal emboli.
- Higher MACE and ISR rates are associated with these cases.
Advanced tools for optimal PCI outcomes
- Identifies the extent of thrombus or plaque distribution, vessel sizes and lesion length.
- Correlates plaque and treatment locations to the angiogram with the goal of reduced contrast load and radiation exposure with IVUS Co-registration.
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References
1. Fitzgibbon GM et al. Coronary bypass graft fate and patient outcome: angiographic follow-up of 5065 grafts related to survival and reoperation in 1388 patients during 25 years. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1996;28:616–26
