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Patient's Presentation

  • Gender: male
  • Age: 72 years old

Prior clinical history

  • PCI distal Cx and left main/Cx with Megatron 4.5/16
  • Risk factors: Type 2 diabete, Dyslipidemia

Clinical Presentation

  • MRI Anterior wall viability
  • Cardiac defibrillator
  • Echocardiography: EF 25/30 %

Angiography

Shooting date : 2023-02-22
Last update : 2025-06-26

Alex & Friends

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  • Stefan H. What a joyous and educational cooperation, Alexandre & Roberto!
    Great strategy, and efficient use of IVUS

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    • Aly T. Very nice teaching case thank you both

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      • Pavel S. Thank you for this theaching point with ivus!
        Great case and result!

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        • Nair V. Thank you both for this excellent case and commentary on best practices during the procedure.

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          • khaled E. Great case done by two Masters. Live démonstration of use of IVUS in ambigious cap, sizing vessel, checking re entry into the stent.
            It would be a risky procedure without IVUS.
            Thanks for this teaching episode of alex and friends.

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