Cortical blood flow imaging of mouse stroke model by high-speed Spectral OCT

We have developed and applied a high-speed Spectral OCT system to image small animal brains. OCT imaging with high spatial resolution and application of multi-parameter approach enabled cortical blood flow visualization. We imaged the brain vascular network of an anesthetized mouse stroke model. We demonstrated the impact of induced stroke on the brain vasculature. The preliminary studies have revealed local ischemia in the areas of the stroke.