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Which medications should be stopped before undergoing IVUS?
The patient must inform the care team about any medication for ailments, including over-the- counter medicines and supplements. Some patients may have to stop certain medications briefly before undergoing IVUS.
Why must jewelry and other metal objects be removed before IVUS?
These objects may interfere with the X-ray images.
Are there any contraindications for the IVUS procedure?
Vessel tortuosity and angulation that would preclude the delivery of the catheter to the area of interest are the relative contraindications to IVUS.
When was the IVUS imaging device first introduced?
The IVUS imaging device was first introduced by Yock et al. in 1980.
Which healthcare provider performs the IVUS procedure?
An interventional cardiologist or vascular surgeon will perform the IVUS procedure.
Does the IVUS procedure need any special preparation?
No special preparation is required unless the cardiologist uses IVUS during another procedure. In that case, the patient may have to stop drinking and eating by midnight on the procedure day.
Why is the patient asked to lie flat on the back after the IVUS procedure?
The patient is told to lie flat on the back with the application of pressure and bandage to the catheter site to prevent bleeding.
How long does the IVUS procedure last?
The procedure can last from less than half an hour to several hours, depending on the performance of the angioplasty and stenting requirement.
What is the difference between angiography and IVUS?
Angiography is a procedure used to look at coronary arteries, and IVUS is a procedure that shows artery walls and reveals fatty plaque depositions in them.
What type of procedure is IVUS?
IVUS is an invasive procedure used in interventional cardiology.
