Since optical coherence tomography (OCT) was first performed in humans two decades ago,
this imaging modality has been widely adopted in research on coronary atherosclerosis and …

Atherosclerosis is the most common form of vascular disease and constitutes the major
cause of death, with 17.5 million related deaths annually (31% of global mortality). 1 …

Aims The aim of this study was to understand the impact of optical coherence tomography
(OCT)-detected thin-cap fibroatheroma (TCFA) on clinical outcomes of diabetes mellitus …

Aims The CLIMA study, on the relationship between c oronary pl aque morphology of the left
anter i or descending artery and twelve m onths clinic al outcome, was designed to explore …

Acquisition of high-resolution images from within internal organs using endoscopic optical
imaging has numerous clinical applications. However, difficulties associated with optical …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterize the morphological features of plaque
erosion and calcified nodule in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) by optical …

In this paper, we review the current state of technology development and clinical
applications of endoscopic optical coherence tomography (OCT). Key design and …

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is a risk factor for adverse outcomes in the general
population and in patients with coronary artery disease. The pathogenesis of CAC and bone …

Advances in atherosclerosis imaging technology and research have provided a range of
diagnostic tools to characterize high-risk plaque in vivo; however, these important vascular …

Rotational atherectomy (RA) is an established tool in interventional cardiology for treatment
of calcified coronary lesions. Over 3 decades of clinical experience and research …