Use of Optical Coherence Tomography in Coronary Artery Disease: Review Article.

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Ocala Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Review Article

Publication Date

5-3-2020

Keywords

coronary artery disease, optical coherence tomography, diagnostic imaging, cardiac catheterization

Disciplines

Cardiology | Cardiovascular Diseases | Diagnosis | Investigative Techniques

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography is a catheter-based imaging modality in heart catheterizations, which provides a significantly higher resolution of intravascular pathology by means of using light as opposed to ultrasound. The applications of this modality may include a detailed assessment of atherosclerotic plaques, stent evaluation including coverage and restenosis and percutaneous coronary intervention optimization. In this article, we provide a review of current literature highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of the use of optical coherence tomography in the catheterization lab.

Publisher or Conference

Current Problems in Cardiology

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