013 Therapeutic impact of the stent visualization enhancement technique (StentBoost®) in percutaneous coronary intervention

Background: Underdeployment and malapposition of stents during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) may lead to in-stent thrombosis and restenosis. Coronary angiography is limited for the analysis of the stent geometry and structure after deployment. Intravascular ultrasound remains the gold standard but its routine use is costly and time-consuming. StentBoost® (SB) is a new software developed by Philips Medical System®, which enhances stent visualization from a short digital cine run (30 frames /sec) acquired with a deflated balloon in place. SB allows a simple, real-time assessment of stent deployment.