Angioscopic evaluation of periprocedural and postprocedural abrupt closure after percutaneous coronary angioplasty

Distinguishing characteristics of erythrocyte-rich and platelet-rich thrombus by intravascular ultrasound catheter system

“…Although, coronary angioscopy is superior to angiography for detecting intracoronary RT, it is relatively difficult to distinguish WT from adjacent white tissue elements by angioscopy [25][26][27][28][29]. However, angioscopy is not being used currently in the U.S.…”

Acute coronary occlusion during early post‐PTCA exercise testing: A rare but avoidable risk

“…One can only speculate about the pathogenesis of acute re-occlusion in this setting. Typical post-PTCA acute occlusion is thought to result from intimal dissection, spasm, and thrombosis [8]. In the setting of the postexercise recovery period, coronary spasm and hyperaggregable platelets through exercise-mediated catecholamine release may be responsible [5].…”