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We developed 3D arbitrary trajectory scanning for photoacoustic microscopy, enabling faster, high-resolution imaging of blood vessels. This technique allows simultaneous measurement of hemoglobin oxygen saturation and blood flow in vivo.

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  • Biomedical Optics
  • Medical Imaging
  • Photoacoustic Microscopy

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  • Photoacoustic microscopy (PAM) offers high resolution for in vivo imaging.
  • Traditional 2D raster scanning limits imaging speed and adaptability to varying vessel depths.
  • Maintaining signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) with depth is crucial for quantitative analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance photoacoustic microscopy with 3D arbitrary trajectory (3-DAT) scanning.
  • To enable rapid imaging of selected vessels over a large field of view (FOV).
  • To maintain high SNR despite vessel depth variations.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a 3D scanning stage for arbitrary trajectory control.
  • Integration of 3-DAT scanning into a photoacoustic microscopy system.
  • In vivo imaging of mouse ear vasculature.

Main Results:

  • Achieved rapid imaging of selected vessels with high SNR across varying depths.
  • Demonstrated simultaneous measurement of hemoglobin oxygen saturation (sO2) and blood flow.
  • Reached a frame rate 67 times faster than traditional 2D raster scanning.
  • Observed sO2 dynamics during transitions between systemic hypoxia and hyperoxia.

Conclusions:

  • 3-DAT scanning significantly improves the speed and flexibility of photoacoustic microscopy.
  • The enhanced PAM allows for real-time, quantitative assessment of blood oxygenation and flow.
  • This technique provides a powerful tool for studying microvascular physiology and disease in vivo.