Appropriate Use of Intravascular Ultrasound During Arterial and Venous Lower Extremity Interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There has been growing use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) during lower extremity arterial and venous revascularization. Observational data suggest that the use of IVUS can improve periprocedural and long-term outcomes, but largescale prospective data remain limited. Consensus opinion regarding the appropriate use of IVUS during peripheral intervention is needed.

Objectives

The purpose of this consensus document is to provide guidance on the appropriate use of IVUS in various phases of peripheral arterial and venous interventions.

Methods

A 12-member writing committee was convened to derive consensus regarding the appropriate clinical scenarios for use of peripheral IVUS. The group iteratively created a 72-question survey representing 12 lower extremity

SUBMITTER: Secemsky EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12695727 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature