IVUS ( Intravascular ULTRA Sound)

Intravascular ultrasound is a diagnostic test. This test uses sound waves to see inside blood vessels. It is useful for evaluating the coronary arteries that supply the heart. It shows the degree of narrowing and thickening by providing a visual image inside of the artery. It basically enables a physician to get inside the artery with a camera-like device . It can also quantify the percentage of narrowing and give insight into the nature of plaque. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF IVUS? IVUS enables healthcare provider to detect blood vessel narrowing and blockages in a timely manner. Additional benefits include:- It gives a high degree of accuracy, No radiation exposure because the test doesn’t use X-rays. It gives quick results and recovery.💖