Intracoronary Imaging · Patient guide
IVUS versus OCT: how are they different?
IVUS uses ultrasound and OCT uses near-infrared light; each can answer different questions about vessel size, plaque, and a coronary procedure result.
The short answer
IVUS uses ultrasound and OCT uses near-infrared light; each can answer different questions about vessel size, plaque, and a coronary procedure result.
The meaning of a symptom, test, or diagnosis depends on the person’s history and complete clinical picture. A cardiovascular clinician can determine whether additional evaluation is appropriate.
How PICC approaches the question
PICC begins with the clinical problem, reviews prior information, and selects testing only when it can answer a meaningful question. Care stays connected across prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
Related PICC programAdvanced Coronary Intervention ProgramExplore program →Questions to bring to your visit
- What information from my prior tests is most useful?
- What clinical question would another test answer?
- How would the result change my care plan?
- What symptoms should prompt urgent evaluation?
- How does prevention fit into my next step?