Advanced Imaging – What Are They Looking At & Why? - 2024 Quality Summit Presentation (Non-CE)-Advanced Imaging

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In a Cath PCI session at the ACC's Quality Summit, Dr. David Kanzari discussed advances in intravascular imaging and their impact on cardiovascular care. Dr. Kanzari, an experienced interventional cardiologist, emphasized the use of imaging for better outcomes in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). He highlighted the importance of intravascular imaging like IVUS and OCT, citing significant improvements in procedural success and patient outcomes as supported by recent trials. These imaging techniques are pivotal in assessing plaque characteristics, ensuring appropriate stent placement, and minimizing procedural complications. Despite its benefits, the use of intravascular imaging remains underutilized in practice. Regulatory and reimbursement challenges were addressed, with increasing recognition of imaging's value in clinical guidelines and insurer metrics. Non-invasive imaging modalities such as coronary CT angiography and CTFFR were also discussed, showing an evolving role in pre-procedural assessments. Dr. Kanzari noted the growing education and guideline support for these technologies and shared examples of how they are transforming cardiovascular practices. The session concluded with a Q&A addressing utilization barriers and future directions for imaging in cardiac interventions.

Keywords

intravascular imaging

percutaneous coronary intervention

IVUS

OCT

cardiovascular care

imaging techniques

regulatory challenges

non-invasive imaging

coronary CT angiography