Intravascular imaging is increasingly recognized as a cornerstone of modern percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), yet the clinical significance of achieving formal stent optimization remains an area of active inquiry. A new analysis from the OCTIVUS trial, published by Kim et al., sheds light on the prognostic value of stent optimization as defined by European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) criteria.
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