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

Publisher: Springer Country of Publication: Japan NLM ID: 101522043 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1868-4297 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 18684297 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Cardiovasc Interv Ther Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: Tokyo : Springer

Angioscopy* ; Coronary Artery Disease*/diagnostic imaging; Consensus ; Coronary Vessels/diagnostic imaging ; Coronary Vessels/surgery ; Humans ; Japan

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.
(© 2021. Japanese Association of Cardiovascular Intervention and Therapeutics.)

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Keywords: Coronary angioscopy

Date Created: 20210320 Date Completed: 20220127 Latest Revision: 20220127

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