Intravascular ultrasound

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a form of sonography . An ultrasonic probe is inserted into a vessel. The aim of the investigation is to show not only the wall conditions (for example arteriosclerosis or dissection ) but also vascular (perivascular) tumor infiltrations. The procedure is also used as part of a cardiac catheter examination to assess the coronary arteries.

Individual proof

1. ↑ W. Schäberle: Ultrasound in vascular diagnostics: Therapy-Oriented Textbook and Atlas. Springer, 2009, ISBN 978-3-642-00519-0 , p. 25, (books.google.com)

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