Techniques and best practices for optical coherence tomography: a practical manual for interventional cardiologists Journal Article

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Authors: Lopez, J. J.; Arain, S. A.; Madder, R.; Parekh, N.; Shroff, A. R.; Westerhausen, D.
Article Title: Techniques and best practices for optical coherence tomography: a practical manual for interventional cardiologists
Abstract: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a novel intracoronary imaging modality that utilizes near-infrared light to provide information regarding lesion length and severity, vessel lumen diameter, plaque morphology, as well as the opportunity for stent procedure guidance and follow-up. While analogous to intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), the specific imaging properties, including significantly higher resolution, and technical specifications of OCT offer the ability for intracoronary diagnostic and interventional procedure guidance roles that require a thorough understanding of the technology. We provide coronary interventionalist's a user's guide to OCT, focusing on techniques and approaches to optimize imaging, with a focus on efficiency, safety and strategies for effective imaging.
Journal Title: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography Interventions
Volume: 84
Issue: 5
ISSN: 1522-726X; 1522-1946
Publisher: Wiley Periodicals, Inc  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2014
Start Page: 687
End Page: 699
Language: eng
DOI/URL:

10.1002/ccd.25500
Notes: CI: (c) 2014; JID: 100884139; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/09/19 [received]; 2014/02/05 [revised]; 2014/03/23 [accepted]; 2014/05/03 [aheadofprint]; ppublish