Real-time OCT guidance of an ablation laser for advancement in the fight of atherosclerotic cardio-vascular disease
Real-time OCT guidance of an ablation laser has now been developed for use in the treatment of atherosclerotic cardio-vascular disease. DWH Systems, Inc. of Seminole Florida working with ELAN Vascular Technologies has developed a system whereby three OCT imaging heads monitor a femtosecond ablation laser in real-time, to perform micro ablation on the outer surface of diseased arteries. OCT is used first to acquire a 3D, C-scan map of the diseased portion of an artery then develops an ablation map for the system to follow. As ablation is performed, OCT again monitors the lasers cutting process from multiple angles in ...
