Fluid-dynamics and biological features of unstable plaques: different shear stress for different plaques
The use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) allows recognizing ruptured fibrous cap (RFC) and intact fibrous cap (IFC) culprit... Leggi tutto.
Application of an OCT-based 3D reconstruction framework to the hemodynamic assessment of an ulcerated coronary artery plaque
The rupture of a vulnerable plaque, known as ulceration, is the most common cause of myocardial infarction. It can be recognized by angiographic features, such as... Leggi tutto.
A framework for computational fluid dynamic analyses of patient-specific stented coronary arteries from optical coherence tomography images
The clinical challenge of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) is highly dependent on the recognition of the coronary anatomy of each individual. The classic... Leggi tutto.
Reconstruction of stented coronary arteries from optical coherence tomography images: Feasibility, validation, and repeatability of a segmentation method
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an established catheter-based imaging modality for the assessment of coronary artery disease and the guidance of stent placement... Leggi tutto.