True vessel characterization

True vessel characterization is the accurate, reliable, and rapid assessment of vessel composition and structure. Its valuable clinical information to help determine optimal treatment strategies.

By characterizing the vessel an interventional cardiologist gains valuable information on the presence and location of lipid core plaques, which are known to complicate stenting, as well as structural information on the vessel.

True vessel characterization holds value in:

• Improved stenting therapy
• More informed diagnosis and treatment strategies
• Detailed risk stratification
• Clearer adjustment of pharmaceutical therapy

Because information available to you right now, when you need it, can make a meaningful difference.