Hazy lesion in a ventricular tachycardia patient: stents or drugs?

Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 Apr;38(4):713-714. doi: 10.1007/s10554-021-02454-2. Epub 2021 Oct 28.

Abstract

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is superior to coronary angiographyin guiding and optimizing complicated PCI. Here we report a successful treatment of a patient with ventricular tachycardia induced by treadmill test. Coronary angiography showed a hazy lesion in left anterior descending artery. IVUS revealed a 73% segment stenosis in the proximal segment of the LAD. Finally, a 3.5*21 mm drug eluting stent was implanted in the LAD and an excellent final angiographic result was achieved.

Keywords: Coronary angiography; Hazy lesions; IVUS; Percutaneous coronary intervention.