Consensus document on the standard of coronary angioscopy examination and assessment from the Japanese Association of Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics.

Coronary angioscopy (CAS) is a unique diagnostic device that allows direct visualization of the vascular luminal surface in living patients. CAS contributes to elucidate the pathology of coronary artery disease. This consensus document provides a standard for CAS examination and assessment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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