Post-PCI FFR Values and Post-PCI IVUS Findings – 2-Year FFR REACT Results (NEW)

This study examines the influence of post-PCI intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) evaluation on operator strategy. The objective is to evaluate the effects of additional optimization in patients with low post-PCI FFR values. The trial indicates that performing additional optimization techniques improves post-PCI FFR in patients with FFR < 0.90. The FFR REACT trial utilized IVUS guidance […]

FFR-Guided PCI Optimization Direct by IVUS – 2-Year FFR REACT Results (NEW)

The objective of this study was to examine the impact of IVUS-guided post-PCI optimization on the occurrence of target vessel failure (TVF) at a 2-year follow-up, in comparison to standard of care. The study was conducted after the FFR React trial, where intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) was utilized to guide PCI optimization in patients with post-PCI […]

Ultra-Low Contrast Imaging and PCI (NEW)

Dr. Ziad A. Ali, Interventional Cardiologist at Saint Francis Hospital and Heart Center, emphasizes the significance of reducing contrast exposure and utilizing the least nephrotoxic contrast agents in angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention, particularly in patients with pre-existing chronic kidney disease. By implementing intravenous volume hydration, ensuring appropriate catheter engagement, and limiting contrast injection volume, […]

Optimizing PCI Using FFR and HD IVUS Series (Eps 1-3) (NEW)

Dr. Joost Daemen, an Interventional Cardiologist at the Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands and Jurgen Ligthart, a Percutaneous Imaging Specialist at Erasmus, are the hosts of this informative webinar series. The primary focus is on enhancing PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) using FFR (fractional flow reserve) and HD-IVUS (high-definition intravascular ultrasound). The series addresses the […]

HDi Instruction Videos Playlist (NEW)

[Transcript] To power on the system, press the power button on the side of the system console. A system self-test and startup sequence begins. When the power up sequence completes, system login appears. Enter the system login password. A default system login password of 1, 2, 3, 4 is assigned to every console. After installation […]

FFR-Guided PCI Optimization Directed by High-Definition IVUS – EuroPCR 2021 (NEW)

From Euro PCR Dr. Joost Daemen, an international cardiologist at Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands, discusses the concept of post PCI FFR guided by IVUS. “By using IVUS to assess post-PCI results we were able to optimize the procedure in 80% of the cases. By adding either additional stents, in 30% of the […]

HDi Quick Guide (NEW)

Welcome to this comprehensive and concise guide for the HDi® HD IVUS (intravascular ultrasound) System. Familiarizing yourself with the components and their functions is key when utilizing the High-definition IVUS system. Among the essential components are the monitor, console, DVD/USB ports, ports and controls, cart, power supply, Patient Interface Module (PIM), Linear Translation System (LTS), […]

Is investment procedure useful? – Dr Florent Chevalier, MLCTO 2022 (NEW)

Dr. Florent Chevalier, Interventional Cardiologist at Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Quentin in France, presents his reasoning for the usefulness of investment procedure. He presents several patient cases using diagnostic imaging (IVUS) to back up his explanations.  ACIST® Medical Systems, a Bracco Group company, is a market leader in contrast injection technologies that simplify complex cardiac cath […]

HDi – Circumflex Calcium (NEW)

Take a moment to watch the video below, showcasing the distinctive perspectives on Circumflex Calcium provided by the ACIST HDi® 60 MHz and the competing IVUS 20 MHz systems. This video offers an opportunity to observe and compare the imaging capabilities of these two technologies. Witness firsthand how the ACIST HDi® 60 MHz system presents […]

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