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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Vascular healing assessment is crucial for preclinical safety evaluation of cardiovascular devices.
  • Current methods like gross, microscopic, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) have limitations.
  • Standardized evaluation of re-endothelialization is essential for understanding device performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel digital imaging approach, topographical digital microscopy (TDM), for evaluating endovascular healing.
  • To present TDM as a unified platform for detailed surface topography analysis.
  • To demonstrate TDM's capability in assessing vascular lumen healing post-procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a topographical digital microscopy (TDM) platform.
  • Utilizing digitally managed illumination, X-Y stitching, and Z-stacking for image acquisition.
  • Employing sample preparation techniques compatible with histology and SEM.

Main Results:

  • TDM enables direct optical imaging of tissue surfaces from macroscopic to cellular levels.
  • The technique provides high-detail, color, and 3D images of vascular surfaces.
  • TDM facilitates differentiation between biological findings and preparation artifacts.

Conclusions:

  • Topographical digital microscopy (TDM) offers a comprehensive solution for endovascular healing assessment.
  • This innovative technique enhances the analysis of vascular surface topography and healing.
  • TDM integrates seamlessly with existing sample preparation methods, streamlining preclinical device evaluation.