Expert review document on methodology, terminology, and clinical applications of optical coherence tomography: physical principles, methodology of image acquisition, and clinical application for assessment of coronary arteries and atherosclerosis
Year: 2009
Type: review
Abstract: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a novel intravascular imaging modality, based on infrared light emission, that enables a high resolution arterial wall imaging, in the range of 10-20 microns. This feature of OCT allows the visualization of specific components of the atherosclerotic plaques. The aim of the present Expert Review Document is to address the methodology, terminology and clinical applications of OCT for qualitative and quantitative assessment of coronary arteries and atherosclerosis.
Source: European Heart Journal
Authors: F. Prati, E. Regar, G. S. Mintz, E. Arbustini, C. Di Mario, I.-K. Jang, T. Akasaka, M. Costa, G. Guagliumi, E. Grube, Y. Ozaki, F. Pinto, P. W.J. Serruys, for the Expert's OCT Review Document
Institutions: Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Addolorata, Erasmus MC, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington Hospital, Policlinico San Matteo Fondazione, Royal Brompton Hospital, Imperial College London, Massachusetts General Hospital, Wakayama Medical University, Helios Hospital Siegburg, Fujita Health University, University of Lisbon
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2157080081