AUTHOR=Abusnina Waiel , Garcia-Garcia Hector M. , Rubio Pablo M. , Mintz Gary S. , Waksman Ron 

TITLE=Coronary intravascular imaging: a piece of history

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

VOLUME=Volume 12 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cardiovascular-medicine/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2025.1632513

DOI=10.3389/fcvm.2025.1632513

ISSN=2297-055X

ABSTRACT=Since its early exploration in the 1950s, intracoronary imaging, including intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), has revolutionized our understanding of coronary artery disease and improved percutaneous coronary intervention outcomes. These technologies have continuously evolved, enhancing our ability to diagnose and treat CAD and ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. This review focuses on the history and key developments of IVUS, OCT, and NIRS.