Utility of 10 MHz ultrasound catheters in the intraaortic assessment of coronary artery ostial stenoses

Peter Wong, Jui Sung Hung*, Naomasa Miyamoto, Chiung Jen Wu, Morgan Fu, Shunei Kyo, Ryozo Omoto

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Our preliminary observations show that intraaortic intravascular ultrasound using 10 MHz transducer catheters is safe and feasible in the assessment of coronary ostial lesions. This imaging modality is potentially useful in decision making regarding the choice of coronary intervention.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)870-872
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Cardiology
Volume77
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 04 1996
Externally publishedYes

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