Intracoronary optical coherence tomography
Intracoronary optical coherence tomography (OCT) (or, more generally, intravascular optical coherence tomography) is a catheter-based imaging application of optical coherence tomography. Currently prospective trials demonstrate OCT alters morbidity and/or mortality in coronary stenting as discussed below.
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Example of intracoronary optical coherence tomography (OCT) image of atherosclerosis. Between 6 and 8 o'clock it is possible to observe a fibrocalcific atherosclerotic plaque. |
Intracoronary OCT creates images at a resolution of approximately 15 micro-meters, an order of magnitude improved resolution with respect to intravascular ultrasound and X-ray coronary angiogram.
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