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1. High-resolution image-guided WEB aneurysm embolization by high-frequency optical coherence tomography
  
  Explore jnis.bmj.com Oct 4 2020 Cardiology , Neurology
  
  Background High-frequency optical coherence tomography (HF-OCT) is an intra-vascular imaging technique capable of assessing device-vessel interactions at spatial resolution approaching 10 µm. We tested the hypothesis that adequately deployed Woven EndoBridge (WEB) devices as visualized by HF-OCT lead to higher aneurysm occlusion rates. Methods In a leporine model, elastase-induced aneurysms (n=24) were treated with the WEB device. HF-OCT and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) were performed following WEB deployment and repeated at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. Protrusion (0-present, 1-absent) and malapposition (0-malapposed, 1-neck apposition >50%) were binary coded. A device was considered ‘adequately deployed’ by HF-OCT and DSA if ...
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  Mentions: Giovanni J. Ughi Lindsy M. Peterson Gentuity
2. A neurovascular high-frequency optical coherence tomography system enables in situ cerebrovascular volumetric microscopy
  
  Explore Nature Publishing Group Aug 2 2020 Neurology
  
  Intravascular imaging has emerged as a valuable tool for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease; however, no solution is available for safe and reliable use in the tortuous vascular anatomy of the brain. Endovascular treatment of stroke is delivered under image guidance with insufficient resolution to adequately assess underlying arterial pathology and therapeutic devices. High-resolution imaging, enabling surgeons to visualize cerebral arteries' microstructure and micron-level features of neurovascular devices, would have a profound impact in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. Here, we present a neurovascular high-frequency optical coherence tomography (HF-OCT) system, including an imaging console ...
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  Mentions: Giovanni J. Ughi Lindsy M. Peterson Gentuity
3. Longitudinal Monitoring of Flow-Diverting Stent Tissue Coverage After Implant in a Bifurcation Model Using Neurovascular High-Frequency Optical Coherence Tomography
  
  Explore Journals May 29 2020 Cardiology , Neurology
  
  BACKGROUND Tissue growth over covered branches is a leading cause of delayed thrombotic complications after flow-diverter stenting (FDS). Due to insufficient resolution, no imaging modality is clinically available to monitor this phenomenon. OBJECTIVE To evaluate high-frequency optical coherence tomography (HF-OCT), a novel intravascular imaging modality designed for the cerebrovascular anatomy with a resolution approaching 10 microns, to monitor tissue growth over FDS in an arterial bifurcation model. METHODS FDS were deployed in a rabbit model (n = 6), covering the aortic bifurcation. The animals were divided in different groups, receiving dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) (n = 4), aspirin only (n = 1), and ...
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  Mentions: Giovanni J. Ughi Gentuity
4. Acute Thrombus Burden on Coated Flow Diverters Assessed by High Frequency Optical Coherence Tomography
  
  Explore Home - Springer May 20 2020 Cardiology
  
  Purpose The implantation of flow diverters requires administration of dual anti-platelet therapy, posing the potential for complications. The p48MW HPC (phenox, Bochüm, Germany) hydrophilic-coated flow diverting stent is designed to be anti-thrombotic, thus opening the potential for single anti-platelet therapy. We deploy a novel intravascular high-resolution imaging technique, high-frequency optical coherence tomography (HF-OCT), to study in an animal model the acute thrombus formation on coated p48MW devices versus uncoated control devices. Methods Three pigs were implanted with 4 flow diverters each, two test hydrophilic-coated devices, and two control uncoated devices (p48MW). Each pig was treated with a different anti-platelet ...
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  Mentions: Giovanni J. Ughi Gentuity
5. High frequency optical coherence tomography assessment of homogenous neck coverage by intrasaccular devices predicts successful aneurysm occlusion
  
  Explore jnis.bmj.com May 5 2019 Cardiology , Neurology
  
  Background High frequency optical coherence tomography (HF-OCT) is a novel intravascular imaging technology developed for use in the cerebral vasculature. We hypothesize that HF-OCT characterization of intrasaccular device neck coverage can prognosticate exclusion of the aneurysm from the circulation. Methods Bifurcation and sidewall aneurysms were made in six dogs. Seven aneurysms were treated with next generation intrasaccular devices (NGID) and four with traditional platinum coils. HF-OCT was performed to interrogate gaps in the neck coverage, coil herniation, or acute thrombus formation. Animals were re-imaged at 7, 30, 90, and 180 days following aneurysm embolization. An automated image processing method segmented ...
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6. Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography for Neurointerventional Surgery
  
  Explore Home | AHA/ASA Journals Dec 3 2018 Cardiology , Neurology
  
  Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a high-resolution imaging modality that uses backscattered light to produce cross-section images of biological tissue with micrometer resolution...
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  Mentions: Case Western Reserve University Cleveland Clinic SUNY at Stony Brook
7. MICRO-IMAGING CATHETERS FOR HIGH-RESOLUTION, IMAGE-GUIDED, ENDOVASCULAR REPAIR OF BRAIN ANEURYSMS
  
  Explore Query Form Apr 1 2018 Cardiology , Neurology , Funding
  
  This program will commercialize a high-speed, high-resolution, neuroendovascular imaging platform that allows neurointerventionalists to directly visualize intravascular devices and their interaction with vessels during treatment of brain aneurysms. The miniaturization of the design features of neurovascular stents and flow-diverters has enabled an explosion of technologies available for endovascular treatment of stroke. However, imaging technology has not kept pace with device technology to enable endovascular surgeons sufficient resolution to adequately visualize the device-vessel relationship. As such, there is a critical need for high-resolution imaging specific to cerebrovascular disease and endovascular treatments. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a relatively new imaging technique ...
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  Mentions: FDA Giovanni J. Ughi Gentuity
8. EuOptical coherence tomography findings: insights from the “randomised multicentre trial investigating angiographic outcomes of hybrid sirolimus-eluting stents with biodegradable polymer compared with everolimus-eluting stents with durable polymer in chro
  
  Explore eurointervention.org Aug 20 2017 Cardiology
  
  Aims: The PRISON IV trial investigated the next-generation sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) with ultra-thin struts and biodegradable polymer against the second-generation everolimus-eluting stent (EES) with thin struts and durable polymer in patients with successfully recanalised chronic total occlusions (CTO). In this study, we examined the secondary optical coherence tomography endpoints. Methods and results: The main PRISON IV trial randomised 330 patients to either SES or EES. At nine months, 281 (85%) patients underwent repeat angiography. Of these, 60 consecutive patients received optical coherence tomography divided over both stent groups. The mean number of struts analysed was 750±337 and 633±358 ...
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  Mentions: Academic Medical Center at the University of Amsterdam Walter Desmet K. U. Leuven
9. Recent Advances in the Field of Optical Coherence Tomography
  
  Explore Home - Springer Jun 8 2017 Cardiology
  
  Purpose of Review The scope of this text is to critically review the most important recent advances in the field of optical coherence tomography, both from a clinical, scientific, and technical point of view. Recent Findings In recent years, important steps forward have been put in the field of optimization of PCI (with a focus on optimal sizing of stents and optimization of stent expansion after implantation) and the differentiation and its possible applications of various underlying morphologic characteristics of acute coronary syndrome lesions. Several efforts have been made to elucidate underlying mechanical causes of stent thrombosis, based on optical ...
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  Mentions: Giovanni J. Ughi Tom Adriaenssens
10. Optical coherence tomography findings: insights from the “randomised multicentre trial investigating angiographic outcomes of hybrid sirolimus-eluting stents with biodegradable polymer compared with everolimus-eluting stents with durable polymer in chroni
  
  Explore eurointervention.org May 28 2017 Cardiology
  
  Aims: The PRISON IV trial investigated the next-generation sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) with ultra-thin struts and biodegradable polymer against the second-generation everolimus-eluting stent (EES) with thin struts and durable polymer in patients with successfully recanalised chronic total occlusions (CTO). In this study, we examined the secondary optical coherence tomography endpoints. Methods and results: The main PRISON IV trial randomised 330 patients to either SES or EES. At nine months, 281 (85%) patients underwent repeat angiography. Of these, 60 consecutive patients received optical coherence tomography divided over both stent groups. The mean number of struts analysed was 750±337 and 633±358 ...
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  Mentions: Arnaud Dubois Academic Medical Center at the University of Amsterdam Walter Desmet
11. Optical coherence tomography findings: insights from the “randomised multicentre trial investigating angiographic outcomes of hybrid sirolimus-eluting stents with biodegradable polymer compared with everolimus-eluting stents with durable polymer in chroni
  
  Explore eurointervention.org May 18 2017 Cardiology
  
  Aims: The PRISON IV trial investigated the next-generation sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) with ultra-thin struts and biodegradable polymer against the second-generation everolimus-eluting stent (EES) with thin struts and durable polymer in patients with successfully recanalised chronic total occlusions (CTO). In this study, we examined the secondary optical coherence tomography endpoints. Methods and results: The main PRISON IV trial randomised 330 patients to either SES or EES. At nine months, 281 (85%) patients underwent repeat angiography. Of these, 60 consecutive patients received optical coherence tomography divided over both stent groups. The mean number of struts analysed was 750±337 and 633±358 ...
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  Mentions: Academic Medical Center at the University of Amsterdam Walter Desmet K. U. Leuven
12. EuroIntervention Automated characterisation of lipid core plaques in vivo by quantitative optical coherence tomography tissue type imaging
  
  Explore eurointervention.org Dec 23 2016 Cardiology
  
  Aims: Qualitative criteria for plaque tissue characterisation by OCT are well established, but quantitative methods lack systematic validation in vivo . High optical attenuation coefficient µ t has been associated with unstable plaque features, such as lipid core. The purpose of this study was to validate optical coherence tomography (OCT) attenuation imaging for tissue characterisation in vivo , specifically to detect lipid core in coronary atherosclerotic plaques, and to evaluate quantitatively the ability of OCT attenuation imaging to differentiate thin-cap (TCFA) and thick-cap fibroatheroma (FA). Methods and results: We prospectively enrolled 85 patients undergoing imaging of a native coronary segment by both OCT ...
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  Mentions: Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard University Evelyn Regar
13. Targeted Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging of Atherosclerosis
  
  Explore ScienceDirect Oct 9 2016 Cardiology
  
  Objectives This study sought to determine whether indocyanine green (ICG)–enhanced near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging can illuminate high-risk histologic plaque features of human carotid atherosclerosis, and in coronary atheroma of living swine, using intravascular NIRF-optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging. Background New translatable imaging approaches are needed to identify high-risk biological signatures of atheroma. ICG is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved NIRF imaging agent that experimentally targets plaque macrophages and lipid in areas of enhanced endothelial permeability. However, it is unknown whether ICG can target atheroma in patients. Methods Eight patients were enrolled in the BRIGHT-CEA (Indocyanine Green ...
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  Mentions: Guillermo J. Tearney Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Brigham and Women’s Hospital
14. Anatomical and functional assessment of Tryton bifurcation stent before and after final kissing balloon dilatation: Evaluations by three-dimensional coronary angiography, optical coherence tomography imaging and fractional flow reserve
  
  Explore Wiley Online Library Aug 27 2016 Cardiology
  
  $Anatomical and functional assessment of Tryton bifurcation stent before and after final kissing balloon dilatation: Evaluations by three-dimensional coronary angiography, optical coherence tomography imaging and fractional flow reserve$
  Objectives To assess the anatomical and functional impact of final kissing balloon inflation (FKBI) after implantation of a dedicated bifurcation stent system. Background Current evidence suggests clinical benefit of FKBI in patients undergoing bifurcation dilatation using the Tryton side branch stent (Tryton-SBS). We hypothesized that FKBI improves anatomical reconstruction and functional results of bifurcation treated by Tryton-SBS. Methods An unselected group of patients with complex bifurcation coronary lesions undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with Tryton-SBS underwent paired anatomical assessment with two- and three-dimensional quantitative coronary analysis (2D- and 3D-QCA), and optical coherence tomography (OCT), including 3D reconstruction before and after ...
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  Mentions: Martin B. Leon K. U. Leuven Giovanni J. Ughi
15. Clinical Characterization of Coronary Atherosclerosis With Dual-Modality OCT and Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Imaging
  
  Explore JACC Journals Jun 15 2016 Cardiology
  
  Objectives: The authors present the clinical imaging of human coronary arteries in vivo using a multimodality optical coherence tomography (OCT) and near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) intravascular imaging system and catheter. Background: Although intravascular OCT is capable of providing microstructural images of coronary atherosclerotic lesions, it is limited in its capability to ascertain the compositional/molecular features of plaque. A recent study in cadaver coronary plaque showed that endogenous NIRAF is elevated in necrotic core lesions. The combination of these 2 technologies in 1 device may therefore provide synergistic data to aid in the diagnosis of coronary pathology in vivo. Methods: We ...
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  Mentions: Guillermo J. Tearney Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard University
16. Clinical Characterization of Coronary Atherosclerosis With Dual-Modality OCT and Near-Infrared Autofluorescence Imaging
  
  Explore ScienceDirect Mar 10 2016 Cardiology
  
  Objectives We present the clinical imaging of human coronary arteries in vivo using a multimodality optical coherence tomography (OCT) and near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) intravascular imaging system and catheter. Background Although intravascular OCT is capable of providing microstructural images of coronary atherosclerotic lesions, it is limited in its capability to ascertain the compositional/molecular features of plaque. A recent study in cadaver coronary plaque showed that endogenous NIRAF is elevated in necrotic core lesions. The combination of these 2 technologies in 1 device may therefore provide synergistic data to aid in the diagnosis of coronary pathology in vivo. Methods We developed ...
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  Mentions: Guillermo J. Tearney Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard University
17. Optical coherence tomography-based assessment of bifurcation stenting using the Axxess™ Biolimus A9™-eluting stent system
  
  Explore eurointervention.org Jan 21 2016 Cardiology
  
  Bifurcation lesions are associated with increased procedural complications and worse long-term outcome. Multiple techniques are available, including the dedicated drug-eluting Axxess™ stent system (Biosensors International Ltd., Singapore, Singapore), providing complete bifurcation support without covering the carina. Low rates of restenosis in both main vessel (MV) and side branch (SB) have been demonstrated. High-resolution imaging techniques such as intravascular optical coherence tomography (IV-OCT) may help the positioning and implantation of the Axxess device, as angiographic guidance alone may be insufficient. A Medina 1,1,1 bifurcation lesion was treated using the Axxess device and BioMatrix™ stents (Biosensors International Ltd.) in the ...
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  Mentions: Biosensors International K. U. Leuven Giovanni J. Ughi
18. Automated segmentation and characterization of esophageal wall in vivo by tethered capsule optical coherence tomography endomicroscopy
  
  Explore OSA | OSA Publishing Jan 12 2016 Gastroenterology , Probes
  
  Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an optical diagnostic modality that can acquire cross-sectional images of the microscopic structure of the esophagus, including Barrett’s esophagus (BE) and associated dysplasia. We developed a swallowable tethered capsule OCT endomicroscopy (TCE) device that acquires high-resolution images of entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract luminal organs. This device has a potential to become a screening method that identifies patients with an abnormal esophagus that should be further referred for upper endoscopy. Currently, the characterization of the OCT-TCE esophageal wall data set is performed manually, which is time-consuming and inefficient. Additionally, since the capsule optics optimally focus ...
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  Mentions: Guillermo J. Tearney Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard University
19. Intravascular fibrin molecular imaging improves the detection of unhealed stents assessed by optical coherence tomography in vivo
  
  Explore Oxford Journals Dec 21 2015 Cardiology
  
  Aims Fibrin deposition and absent endothelium characterize unhealed stents that are at heightened risk of stent thrombosis. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is increasingly used for assessing stent tissue coverage as a measure of healed stents, but cannot precisely identify whether overlying tissue represents physiological neointima. Here we assessed and compared fibrin deposition and persistence on bare metal stent (BMS) and drug-eluting stent (DES) using near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) molecular imaging in vivo, in combination with simultaneous OCT stent coverage. Methods and results Rabbits underwent implantation of one BMS and one DES without overlap in the infrarenal aorta ( N = 20 3.5 ...
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  Mentions: Guillermo J. Tearney Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts General Hospital
20. Multi-laboratory inter-institute reproducibility study of IVOCT and IVUS assessments using published consensus document definitions
  
  Explore ehjcimaging.oxfordjournals.org Sep 18 2015 Cardiology
  
  Aims The aim of this study was to investigate the reproducibility of intravascular optical coherence tomography (IVOCT) assessments, including a comparison to intravascular ultrasound (IVUS). Intra-observer and inter-observer variabilities of IVOCT have been previously described, whereas inter-institute reliability in multiple laboratories has never been systematically studied. Methods and results In 2 independent laboratories with intravascular imaging expertise, 100 randomized matched data sets of IVOCT and IVUS images were analysed by 4 independent observers according to published consensus document definitions. Intra-observer, inter-observer, and inter-institute variabilities of IVOCT qualitative and quantitative measurements vs. IVUS measurements were assessed. Minor inter- and intra-observer variability ...
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  Mentions: Guillermo J. Tearney Brett E. Bouma Columbia University
21. COmplex coronary Bifurcation lesions: RAndomized comparison of a strategy using a dedicated self-expanding biolimus-eluting stent versus a culotte strategy using everolimus-eluting stents: primary results of the COBRA trial
  
  Explore eurointervention.org May 30 2015 Cardiology
  
  Aims: We aimed to compare healing responses with optical coherence tomography, and clinical and angiographic outcome after treatment of coronary bifurcation lesions with a dedicated stent versus aconventional culotte technique. Methods and results: Forty patients with true and complex coronary bifurcation lesions were randomly assigned to treatment with the Axxess™ bifurcation stent in the proximal main vessel (MV) and additional BioMatrix™ stents in the branches (Biosensors Europe SA, Morges, Switzerland), versus a culotte technique using XIENCE™ stents (Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, CA, USA). The primary endpoint of percentage of uncovered struts at nine months was similar with the dedicated strategy ...
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  Mentions: Walter Desmet K. U. Leuven Giovanni J. Ughi
22. Ex vivo catheter-based imaging of coronary atherosclerosis using multimodality OCT and NIRAF excited at 633 nm
  
  Explore opticsinfobase.org Mar 19 2015
  
  While optical coherence tomography (OCT) has been shown to be capable of imaging coronary plaque microstructure, additional chemical/molecular information may be needed in order to determine which lesions are at risk of causing an acute coronary event. In this study, we used a recently developed imaging system and double-clad fiber (DCF) catheter capable of simultaneously acquiring both OCT and red excited near-infrared autofluorescence (NIRAF) images (excitation: 633 nm, emission: 680nm to 900nm). We found that NIRAF is elevated in lesions that contain necrotic core – a feature that is critical for vulnerable plaque diagnosis and that is not readily discriminated ...
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  Mentions: Guillermo J. Tearney Massachusetts General Hospital Harvard University
23. STACCATO (Assessment of Stent sTrut Apposition and Coverage in Coronary ArTeries with Optical coherence tomography in patients with STEMI, NSTEMI and stable/unstable angina undergoing everolimus vs. biolimus A9-eluting stent implantation): a randomised co
  
  Explore eurointervention.org Dec 7 2014 Cardiology
  
  Aims: To compare tissue coverage in coronary lesions stented with durable fluoropolymer-coated everolimus-eluting stents (EES) vs. biodegradable polymer-coated biolimus A9-eluting stents (BES). Methods and results: Sixty-four patients (64 lesions) with de novo coronary artery lesions were randomised to percutaneous treatment with XIENCE® EES (Abbott Vascular, Santa Clara, CA, USA) vs. BioMatrix™ BES (Biosensors, Morges, Switzerland). The primary endpoint was the percentage of uncovered struts, as assessed with OCT, at nine months. The average percentage of uncovered struts was significantly lower with EES (4.3±4.8% vs. 8.7±7.8% with BES, p=0.019). There was no difference ...
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  Mentions: Walter Desmet K. U. Leuven Giovanni J. Ughi
24. Dual modality intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) and near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging: a fully automated algorithm for the distance-calibration of NIRF signal intensity for quantitative molecular imaging
  
  Explore Home - Springer Oct 26 2014
  
  Intravascular optical coherence tomography (IVOCT) is a well-established method for the high-resolution investigation of atherosclerosis in vivo. Intravascular near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging is a novel technique for the assessment of molecular processes associated with coronary artery disease. Integration of NIRF and IVOCT technology in a single catheter provides the capability to simultaneously obtain co-localized anatomical and molecular information from the artery wall. Since NIRF signal intensity attenuates as a function of imaging catheter distance to the vessel wall, the generation of quantitative NIRF data requires an accurate measurement of the vessel wall in IVOCT images. Given that dual modality, intravascular ...
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  Mentions: Guillermo J. Tearney Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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