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ArticleCureus2023

Unveiling the Heart of the Matter: Intravascular Ultrasound in Acute Myocardial Infarction.

Juan I Vazquez-Fuster, Victor H Molina-Lopez, Ismael Ortiz Cartagena

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

0 citing papers in PubMed, 0 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Juan I Vazquez-FusterCardiology, Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems, San Juan, PRI.
Victor H Molina-LopezCardiology, Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems, San Juan, PRI.
Ismael Ortiz CartagenaCardiology, Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare Systems, San Juan, PRI.
VA Caribbean Healthcare System · PR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has become crucial in contemporary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), offering detailed two-dimensional (2D) arterial wall visualization. Current guidelines consider it valuable for guiding coronary stent placement, especially in complex cases like the left main (LM) artery, allowing a comprehensive assessment of vessel characteristics and stent performance. There are some studies that highlight the potential impact of IVUS on acute myocardial infarction (AMI) management, notably improving outcomes. This case involves a 37-year-old man who experienced an AMI, necessitating the use of IVUS to ascertain the underlying cause of his acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This approach was essential for guiding appropriate treatment and ultimately led to successful stent implantation.

Indexed as

acs (acute coronary syndrome)acute myocardial infarctionacute st-elevation myocardial infarctioninterventional cardiologistintravascular ultrasound (ivus)left main coronary artery diseaseprimary percutaneous coronary intervention (pci)substance induced disorders

Identifiers

PMID37965399
PMCPMC10642281
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