Study Indicates OCT and IVUS Offer Similar Efficacy for Guiding Coronary Stenting

New research presented at ESC Congress 2026 suggests that optical coherence tomography (OCT) is as effective as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) for guiding complex stenting procedures in patients with left main coronary artery disease. This finding indicates that both imaging techniques provide comparable outcomes, offering clinicians flexibility in choosing the appropriate method for these critical cardiac interventions.