Stent implant follow-up in intravascular optical coherence tomography images [PDF]
The objectives of this article are (i) to utilize computer methods in detection of stent struts imaged in vivo by optical coherence tomography (OCT) during percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI); (ii) to provide measurements for the assessment ...
Carlier, Stephane Guy +4 more
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All-optical dual photoacoustic and optical coherence tomography intravascular probe
Intravascular imaging in percutaneous coronary interventions can be an invaluable tool in the treatment of coronary artery disease. It is of significant interest to provide molecular imaging contrast that is complementary to structural contrast provided ...
Sunish J. Mathews +8 more
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Coronary computed tomography angiography of spontaneous coronary artery dissection: A case report and review of the literature [PDF]
Patient: Male, 23 Final Diagnosis: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection Symptoms: Chest discomfort • chest pain Medication: — Clinical Procedure: Coronary computed tomography angiography Specialty: Radiology OBJECTIVE: Rare disease BACKGROUND ...
Bhalla, Sanjeev +3 more
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Intravascular ultrasound imaging
Intravascular ultrasound imaging is a useful and promising modality that is capable of demonstrating the structure of blood vessel walls. It also provides a quantitative assessment of the amount of atheroma present that cannot be visualized by angiography.
Honye, Junko +2 more
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What have we learned from in vitro intravascular ultrasound? [PDF]
In vitro studies have established that intravascular ultrasound is a reliable technique for accurate assessment of vascular anatomic structure and disease conditions before and after intervention.
Gussenhoven, E.J. (Elma) +3 more
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Utility of mass spectrometry for the diagnosis of the unstable coronary plaque. [PDF]
Mass spectrometry is a powerful technique that is used to identify unknown compounds, to quantify known materials, and to elucidate the structure and chemical properties of molecules.
Hassan, M, Jacob, SS, Yacoub, MH
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Effect of Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) on progression of coronary atherosclerosis in patients with elevated triglycerides (200-499 mg/dL) on statin therapy: Rationale and design of the EVAPORATE study. [PDF]
Despite reducing progression and promoting regression of coronary atherosclerosis, statin therapy does not fully address residual cardiovascular (CV) risk.
Brent Muhlestein, J +5 more
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Intravascular ultrasound is a key diagnostic tool in subclavian vein varicosity
Varicose veins of the neck are far less common than lower extremity varicosities. Often, neck varicosities can be a sign of a more central venous obstruction.
Elliot J. Stein, MD, MSTR +1 more
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Application of Intravascular Imaging in Forensic Autopsy#br# [PDF]
With the emergence of new technologies and devices including minimally invasive catheters and rotary couplers, the application of imaging technology such as traditional ultrasound and optical coherence tomography (OCT) is gradually expanded.
LI Yang, WEI Zhi-bin, DING Yu-han,et al.
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Percutaneous coronary intervention was performed in a flush in-stent right coronary artery chronic total occlusion. Successful retrograde recanalization was performed but the lesion was balloon undilatable as confirmed by intravascular ultrasound.
Judit Karacsonyi, MD, PhD +4 more
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