Assessment of coronary stent by optical coherence tomography, methodology and definitions

Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2011 Feb;27(2):259-69. doi: 10.1007/s10554-010-9793-y. Epub 2011 Feb 19.

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography has emerged as a powerful tool for stent assessment, and in a short time, has become the modality of choice for studying stent and vascular interactions in vivo. In this review, we discuss qualitative and quantitative parameters used for stent assessment by OCT. Various qualitative/quantitative variables of stent assessment are discussed in the perspective of the clinical and research values of each of them.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / adverse effects
  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary / instrumentation*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / pathology
  • Coronary Artery Disease / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence*
  • Treatment Outcome