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Comparison of visualization and assessment capabilities between IVUS and OCT.
| OCT | Visualization and Assessment of | IVUS |
|---|---|---|
| = | Non-complex lesions | = |
| Left main assessment and stenting optimization | + | |
| + | Acute stent malapposition | |
| + | Neoatherosclerosis | |
| + | Stent thrombosis | |
| + | Plaques prone to rupture | |
| + | Calcified plaques |
