Assessment of Culprit Lesion of Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: a Case Report

Authors

  • Han Joon Bae Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Daegu, Republic of Korea

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.2679

Keywords:

OCT; Optical coherence tomography, Thrombosis

Abstract

In general, patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) have severe stenosis secondary to a superimposed thrombus at the event. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a useful imaging tool for patients with AMI. This allows us to identify the site of ruptured plaque, erosion of fibrous cap, and characteristics of stenotic lesion. In this case, we present the difference of the ruptured cavity and obstructed lesion.

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Published

2020-02-25

How to Cite

Bae, H. J. (2020). Assessment of Culprit Lesion of Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients With Acute Myocardial Infarction: a Case Report. The Heart Surgery Forum, 23(1), E061-E062. https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.2679

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