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Intravascular imaging (IVI) modalities such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) have transformed the precision of PCI by providing detailed cross-sectional visualization of vessel architecture, plaque morphology, and stent apposition. Compared to angiography-guided PCI, imaging-guided PCI enables more accurate lesion assessment, appropriate stent sizing, and detection of suboptimal results including under-expansion, malapposition, and edge dissections, factors strongly linked to restenosis and stent thrombosis. Large-scale randomized trials (e.g., ULTIMATE, ILUMIEN) and meta-analyses have demonstrated that imaging-guided PCI reduces major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) and improves long-term stent patency, particularly in left main, bifurcation, and calcified lesions. Despite these benefits, adoption remains variable due to cost, procedural complexity, and training gaps. Emerging advances, including artificial intelligence-enhanced imaging, hybrid devices, and fusion of imaging with physiologic assessments, promise to integrate imaging more seamlessly into routine practice. 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