Intravascular ultrasound-guided implantation of drug-eluting stents to improve outcome: a meta-analysis
Jang JS, Song YJ, Kang W et al.
KEYWORDS
drug-eluting stent(s); intravascular ultrasound; percutaneous coronary intervention
OBJECTIVES - The aim of this study was to systematically review and perform a meta-analysis of randomized trials and observational studies of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided versus angiography-guided implantation of drug-eluting stents (DES).
CONCLUSIONS - IVUS-guided DES implantation is associated with significantly lower rates of adverse clinical events compared with angiography guidance. Further study is needed to clarify which subgroups of subjects with IVUS guidance will have greater benefit.
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