Development of Tissue Characterization Using Optical Coherence Tomography for Defining Coronary Plaque Morphology and the Vascular Responses After Coronary Stent Implantation

Cardiovascular disease is associated with a high burden of mortality secondary to acute coronary events. Assessment for vulnerable plaque and an understanding of the etiology of stent failure by intravascular imaging may facilitate a greater understanding of the underlying processes responsible for adverse clinical outcomes and guide future therapy. This review focuses on the role of optical coherence tomography in tissue characterization and highlights future advances within the field providing potential enhancement of image interpretation.

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