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01-10-2013 | Intravascular Imaging (U Landmesser, Section Editor)

Intracoronary Optical Coherence Tomography: Experience and Indications for Clinical Use

Authors: Matteo Ghione, Kadriye Kýlýçkesmez, Carlo Zivelonghi, Rodrigo Estevez Loureiro, Nicolas Foin, Alessio Mattesini, Gioel Gabrio Secco, Gianni Dall’Ara, Juan Carlos Rama-Merchan, Ranil de Silva, Carlo Di Mario

Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports | Issue 5/2013

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a light based technology that provides very high spatial resolution images. OCT has been initially employed as a research tool to investigate plaque morphology and stent strut coverage. The introduction of frequency domain OCT, allowing fast image acquisition during a prolonged contrast injection via the guiding catheter, has made OCT applicable for guidance of coronary interventions. In this manuscript the various applications of OCT are reviewed, from assessment of plaque vulnerability and severity to characteristics of unstable lesions and thrombus burden to stent optimization and evaluation of late results.

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Title: Intracoronary Optical Coherence Tomography: Experience and Indications for Clinical Use
Authors: Matteo Ghione
Kadriye Kýlýçkesmez
Carlo Zivelonghi
Rodrigo Estevez Loureiro
Nicolas Foin
Alessio Mattesini
Gioel Gabrio Secco
Gianni Dall’Ara
Juan Carlos Rama-Merchan
Ranil de Silva
Carlo Di Mario
Publication date: 01-10-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 1941-9066
Electronic ISSN: 1941-9074
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-013-9219-z

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