Table 2:

OCT and VH-IVUS findings for corresponding lesions

OCTVH-IVUSP Value
Prestenting (n = 34)
    Thrombus, No. (%)15 (44.1)1 (2.9)<.001
    Neovascularization, No. (%)13 (38.2)0 (0)<.001
    Ulceration, No. (%)3 (8.8)0 (0).24
    Calcification, No. (%)13 (38.2)34 (100)a<.001
    Lipid, No. (%)28 (82.4)30 (88.2)b.73
Poststenting (n = 34)
    Plaque protrusion, No. (%)6 (17.6)0 (0).032
  • a Shown as densely calcified.

  • b Shown as fibrofatty and/or necrotic core on VH-IVUS.