Application of optical coherence tomography in the treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions

J Invasive Cardiol. 2012 Feb;24(2):E39-42.

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a novel intravascular imaging modality with excellent resolution. We report the application of OCT in 3 coronary bifurcation interventions, in which OCT allowed optimization of the final procedural result, by detecting a dissection, intracoronary thrombus and by confirming complete ostial coverage by a stent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / pathology
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence*