The Effect of Stent Artefact on Quantification of Plaque Features Using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): A Feasibility and Clinical Utility Study

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) can detect detailed plaque features in native coronary arteries. Stent struts cause shadows that partially obscure the vessel wall, but plaque features can still be seen. We investigated the impact of stent artefact on plaque quantification and whether the plaque behind struts is associated with microvascular dysfunction.

Source: Heart, Lung and Circulation - July 2, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kamran Majeed, Eline Hartman, Trevor A. Mori, Richard Alcock, Jon Spiro, Jurgen Ligthart, Karen Witberg, Graham Hillis, Gijs van Soest, Carl Schultz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research