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Artery phantoms for intravascular optical coherence tomography: healthy arteries
Charles-Étienne Bisaillon1, Marc L Dufour, Guy Lamouche
1Institut des Matériaux Industriels, Conseil national de recherches Canada, 75 boul. de Mortagne, Boucherville (Qc), J4B 6Y4, Canada.
Abstract:
We present a method to make phantoms of coronary arteries for intravascular optical coherence tomography (IV-OCT). The phantoms provide a calibrated OCT response similar to the layered structure of arteries. The optical properties of each layer are achieved with specific concentrations of alumina and carbon black in a silicone matrix. This composition insures high durability and also approximates the elastic properties of arteries. The phantoms are fabricated in a tubular shape by the successive deposition and curing of liquid silicone mixtures on a lathe setup.
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