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Coronary optical coherence tomography: A practical overview of current clinical applications

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Coronary optical coherence tomography has emerged as the most powerful in-vivo imaging modality to evaluate vessel structure in detail. It is a useful research tool that provides insights into the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease. This technology has an important clinical role that is still being developed. We review the evidence on the wide spectrum of potential clinical applications for coronary optical coherence tomography, which encompass the successive stages in coronary artery disease management: accurate lesion characterization and quantification of stenosis, guidance for the decision to perform percutaneous coronary intervention and subsequent planning, and evaluation of immediate and long-term results following intervention.

Source: Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)

DOI: 10.1016/j.repce.2015.09.010

Authors: Rui Cruz Ferreira, Tiago Pereira-da-Silva, Lino Patrício, Hiram Bezerra, Marco Costa

Institutions: Unidade Local de Saúde de São José, Hospital de Santa Marta, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,000