Intravascular ultrasound radiofrequency analysis of coronary atherosclerosis: An emerging technology for the assessment of vulnerable plaque

Sameer K. Mehta; Justin R. McCrary; Andrew D. Frutkin; William J S Dolla; Steven P. Marso

doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehm112

Intravascular ultrasound radiofrequency analysis of coronary atherosclerosis: An emerging technology for the assessment of vulnerable plaque

Sameer K. Mehta, Justin R. McCrary, Andrew D. Frutkin, William J S Dolla, Steven P. Marso

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Abstract

Evaluation of atherosclerotic plaque composition and morphometry may yield insight into plaque biology and the mechanisms of plaque-associated thrombosis. Analysis of intravascular ultrasound radiofrequency (IVUS-RF) backscatter signal is one technology that provides in vivo assessment of both atherosclerotic plaque composition and morphometry. We summarize three different approaches to IVUS-RF and critique the studies using this technology. In addition, we address the potential application of IVUS-RF to assess vulnerable plaque.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1283-1288
Number of pages	6
Journal	European heart journal
Volume	28
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehm112
State	Published - Jun 2007

Keywords

Coronary artery disease
Intravascular ultrasound
Radiofrequency backscatter
Vulnerable plaque

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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