Optical coherence tomography in the management of intermediate lesion in a patient with acute coronary syndrome

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography provides high-resolution tomographic imaging of the coronary microstructure, allowing for detailed characterization of atherosclerotic plaque components and morphology, in addition to an accurate determination of vascular dimensions. We report the case of a patient with an intermediate coronary lesion, presenting in the subacute phase of a myocardial infarction, in whom optical coherence tomography was used as an adjunctive diagnostic method to aid in the decision-making process and to guide the interventional procedure.