Imaging of coronary artery plaques using contrast-enhanced optical coherence tomography.

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has recently emerged as a promising technology for intravascular guidance of interventions. With a resolution on the order of 10µm, intravascular OCT surpasses intravascular ultrasounds, and allows for precise measurement of cap thickness and identification of lipid-rich thin-cap fibroatheroma. The diagnostic accuracy and assessment of atherosclerotic plaque …