Fig. 4.1 Ruptured thin-capped fibroatheroma. Consecutive OCT frames in a 73-year-old male patient presenting with anterior STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction). After thrombus aspiration, adequate image quality could be obtained….
Fig. 1.1 Optical coherence tomography (OCT) generates cross-sectional or three dimensional images by measuring the magnitude and echo time delay of light. Data is composed of axial scans (A-scans) which…
Fig. 7.1 Atherosclerotic lesions with luminal thrombi. (a) Ruptured plaques are thin fibrous cap atheromas with luminal thrombi (Th). These lesions usually have an extensive necrotic core (NC) containing large…
Fig. 5.1 Ghost lines. OCT image with ghost lines between outer catheter (red dotted line) and blue arrow 5.2.3 Residual Blood from Incomplete Lumen Flushing Blood must be completely flushed…
Fig. 6.1 Representative OCT images of coronary plaque characteristics. (a) Fibrous plaque; (b) Thin-cap fibroatherma: fibrous cap <65 μm (arrows) covering a lipid-rich plaque; (c) Calcification (asterisks); (d) Neovascularization (arrows);…
Fig. 3.1 The layered structure of the coronary wall imaged by optical coherence tomography (OCT). This OCT image demonstrates visualization of the intima, media and adventitia. The bright-dark-bright, three-layered appearance…
Macro trend Potential consequences Emphasis on cost effectiveness of PCI Earlier triage via non-invasive testing Selective use of invasive diagnostics Lower disposable costs Emphasis on functional assessment Preference for rapid,…
Scaffold Manufacturer Design Drug-elution Strut thickness (μm) Resorption time (months) Polymeric Igaki-Tamai Kyoto medical Zigzag hoops No 170 24–36 BVS1.0 Abbott vascular Circumferential hoops Everolimus 150 24–48 BVS1.1 Abbott vascular…
3 months 6 months 9 months 12 months ≥2 years Type of stent Uncovered stent (%) Malapposition Uncovered stent (%) Malapposition Uncovered stent (%) Malapposition Uncovered stent (%) Malapposition…
Fig. 12.1 Representative images of various stages of newly formed atherosclerotic changes within neointima after stent implantation. (a) Foamy macrophage clusters in the peristrut region of sirolimus-eluting stents (SES) implanted…
