Optical Coherence Tomography Catheter For Elastographic Property Mapping Of Lumens Utilizing Micropalpation
An optical coherence tomography (OCT) catheter, for performing high performance elastographic deformation mapping of tissues and plaques, comprises: a catheter (20) having an elongated catheter body extending longitudinally between a proximal end and a distal end along a longitudinal axis, the catheter body including a distal portion (24) at the distal end and a catheter lumen (26); a palpator (30), disposed in the distal portion, to apply one of a directed fluid or a mechanical indenter (130) to produce a surface - applied palpation force to a target area (50) of the interior body to mechanically displace the interior body and ...
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