Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an intravascular imaging modality that uses near-infrared light to provide high-definition, cross-sectional and three-dimensional images of the …

Apr 26, 2022 · Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a potent intravascular imaging modality that provides high‐resolution (10–20 μm) cross‐sectional images of coronary arteries and can …

Several validation studies have shown that OCT is more accurate in evaluating neointimal tissue after coronary stent implantation than intravascular ultrasound. Novel findings on OCT …

Jun 13, 2016 · Intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) can add value to angiography as a diagnostic and/or intervention tool for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) guidance. …

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides similar information to IVUS (with some important differences), also potentially improving acute and long-term patient outcomes compared to …

Jul 18, 2017 · Stent thrombosis (ST) is a serious complication following coronary stenting. Intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) may provide insights into mechanistic …

Stent edge dissection is a predictor of stent thrombosis. OCT helps determine the presence or absence of stent edge dissection when angiography shows obscure findings (e.g., haziness, …

Optical coherence tomography has emerged as a powerful tool for stent assessment, and in a short time, has become the modality of choice for studying stent and vascular interactions in …

Nov 3, 2022 · Common causes of in‐stent restenosis. A, Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) cross‐sections of stent underexpansion. B, Significant …

Mar 31, 2025 · Researchers also observed a significant reduction in all-cause death, stent thrombosis, and target lesion and vessel revascularization among patients in whom …