Aug 27, 2023
• Data from the landmark ILUMIEN IV trial, the first randomized imaging trial with global representation, has the potential to change clinical practice related to stent placement
• The study proved that intravascular imaging with OCT improves physicians' ability to place and expand a stent to maximize the open space within the blood vessel
• The ILUMIEN IV trial also found that OCT guidance is associated with a lower risk of adverse events related to safety