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Visualization of peripheral pulmonary artery red thrombi utilizing optical coherence tomography
Cheng Hong1, Wei Wang, Nan-shan Zhong
1Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Diseases, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Diseases, the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical College, Guangzhou 510120, China.
Korean Journal of Radiology
|September 18, 2013
Summary
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) can visualize pulmonary artery thrombi. This case study demonstrates OCT
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Background:
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides high-resolution intravascular imaging.
- OCT is established in interventional cardiology but less documented in pulmonary arteries.
Observation:
- OCT imaging was performed in peripheral pulmonary arteries.
- The imaging revealed mural red thrombi within the vessels.
Findings:
- OCT successfully depicted peripheral pulmonary artery thrombi.
- Histological examination confirmed the presence of red thrombi.
Implications:
- OCT shows potential as a diagnostic tool for pulmonary artery thrombi.
- This technique could aid in the management of pulmonary vascular conditions.
Keywords:
CT pulmonary angiographyIntravascular ultrasoundOptical coherence tomographyPeripheral pulmonary artery thrombiPulmonary thromboembolismMore Related Videos
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