Visualization of atherosclerotic coronary plaque by using optical coherence tomography plaque characterization by OCT

Abstract

Intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a useful modality for the assessment of coronary atherosclerotic plaques, including plaque rupture, erosion, calcified nodule, intracoronary thrombus, thin fibrous-cap, large lipid core, vasa vasorum, and macrophages. OCT offers an opportunity to better understand the thrombosis-prone vulnerable plaques and acute coronary syndromes.