Fig. 2.1 Basic OCT setup, with a beam splitter (BS) separating the light into the sample arm towards the tissue, and the reference arm towards the mirror, respectively. The plots…

Fig. 11.1 Histology and OCT. (a) and (b) Magnified histology sections (Movat pentachrome stain) and corresponding OCT image (c, d) of a specimen of stented coronary artery with implant duration…

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,…