VASCULAR IMAGING BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER ENDOVASCULAR REPAIR

Endovascular techniques for repair of vascular lesions are developing rapidly. Imaging modalities are critical in this evolution from severa l perspectives. Device development and evaluation rely on precise imag ing to ensure fixation of devices, isolation of lesions, and assessmen t of healing at various intervals. Clinical implementation of endovasc ular techniques requires a spectrum of imaging methods to choose patie nts appropriately for procedures, to deploy devices expediently and pr ecisely, and to evaluate long-term efficacy in a minimally invasive ma nner. This paper reviews the utility of available imaging methods for performing these assessments.