The Optis system uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) to provide high-resolution cross-sectional images of coronary arteries. It consists of an ILUMIEN console, PressureWire and Aeris wireless FFR technologies, and a Dragonfly Duo catheter. The catheter contains an optical fiber that rapidly acquires images during a pullback at frame rates up to 180 fps. OCT can detect features not visible on angiography like thrombus, plaque rupture, and stent apposition. The procedure involves purging the catheter, positioning it in the artery, and acquiring pullback images during contrast injection to assess the vessel and guide clinical decision making.
This document discusses Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), a medical imaging technique. It provides information about Dr. Md. Toufiqur Rahman and his credentials. It then discusses the history and basics of OCT, including that it was introduced in 1991 and uses low-coherence interferometry to produce 2D or 3D images of tissue microstructures. It notes that OCT is useful for diagnosing and treating heart disease and cancer. The document provides details on how OCT works, its advantages, applications in cardiology and findings it can detect. It also discusses newer research findings on OCT that are changing views in the field.
Intraluminal coronary thrombus aspiration in patients with STEMI. Prof. Andre...Chaichuk Sergiy
Intraluminal coronary thrombus aspiration in patients with STEMI was studied in randomized trials. Results showed thrombus aspiration before stenting improved myocardial perfusion scores and ST-segment resolution compared to conventional PCI alone. Meta-analyses found manual thrombus aspiration reduced distal embolization and improved angiographic and electrocardiographic outcomes, while its effect on mortality is unclear. Larger randomized trials are still needed to definitively establish the benefits of routine thrombus aspiration in STEMI.
Flexible fiberoptic catheter used for light delivery
OCT enhances imaging resolution that may permit the evaluation of clinical (e.g., luminal measurements during PCI) and research (e.g., fibrous cap thickness and strut levelanalysis) parameters for the interventional cardiologist.
1. OCT imaging provides high-resolution cross-sectional images of coronary arteries and stents to assess plaque, guide stent sizing and placement, and confirm procedural success.
2. The OCT catheter is advanced to the region of interest and an automated pullback acquires images as flush media clears blood from the field of view. Images can be used to characterize plaque, measure vessel and stent dimensions, check apposition and expansion, and detect complications.
3. OCT has advantages over IVUS like superior resolution and ability to identify details like thin-cap fibroatheroma, but it also has limitations such as limited tissue penetration and the need for flush media that adds contrast load.
Intracoronaryopticalcoherencetomography 130909083234-Mashiul Alam
1. Intracoronary imaging techniques like intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), virtual histology, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and angioscopy can be used to image the coronary arteries.
2. OCT provides very high resolution images of the coronary arteries and has advantages over IVUS for identifying features like thin fibrous caps, intralesional macrophages, and intracoronary thrombi.
3. OCT is a safe imaging technique and is useful for evaluating plaque characteristics, guiding percutaneous coronary interventions, and assessing stent coverage and restenosis.
Rotational atherectomy is described in detail including vascular access, wiring, burr selection, technique, complications and their management. Key steps include using the smallest burr possible, short ablation runs under 20 seconds, and avoiding sudden drops in rotational speed to minimize complications. Complications can include slow-flow/no-reflow, dissection, perforation and burr entrapment. Prevention focuses on optimal technique and treatment involves reversing anticoagulation, vasodilators, balloons, stents or surgery depending on the complication.
This document discusses Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), a medical imaging technique. It provides information about Dr. Md. Toufiqur Rahman and his credentials. It then discusses the history and basics of OCT, including that it was introduced in 1991 and uses low-coherence interferometry to produce 2D or 3D images of tissue microstructures. It notes that OCT is useful for diagnosing and treating heart disease and cancer. The document provides details on how OCT works, its advantages, applications in cardiology and findings it can detect. It also discusses newer research findings on OCT that are changing views in the field.
Intraluminal coronary thrombus aspiration in patients with STEMI. Prof. Andre...Chaichuk Sergiy
Intraluminal coronary thrombus aspiration in patients with STEMI was studied in randomized trials. Results showed thrombus aspiration before stenting improved myocardial perfusion scores and ST-segment resolution compared to conventional PCI alone. Meta-analyses found manual thrombus aspiration reduced distal embolization and improved angiographic and electrocardiographic outcomes, while its effect on mortality is unclear. Larger randomized trials are still needed to definitively establish the benefits of routine thrombus aspiration in STEMI.
Flexible fiberoptic catheter used for light delivery
OCT enhances imaging resolution that may permit the evaluation of clinical (e.g., luminal measurements during PCI) and research (e.g., fibrous cap thickness and strut levelanalysis) parameters for the interventional cardiologist.
1. OCT imaging provides high-resolution cross-sectional images of coronary arteries and stents to assess plaque, guide stent sizing and placement, and confirm procedural success.
2. The OCT catheter is advanced to the region of interest and an automated pullback acquires images as flush media clears blood from the field of view. Images can be used to characterize plaque, measure vessel and stent dimensions, check apposition and expansion, and detect complications.
3. OCT has advantages over IVUS like superior resolution and ability to identify details like thin-cap fibroatheroma, but it also has limitations such as limited tissue penetration and the need for flush media that adds contrast load.
Intracoronaryopticalcoherencetomography 130909083234-Mashiul Alam
1. Intracoronary imaging techniques like intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), virtual histology, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and angioscopy can be used to image the coronary arteries.
2. OCT provides very high resolution images of the coronary arteries and has advantages over IVUS for identifying features like thin fibrous caps, intralesional macrophages, and intracoronary thrombi.
3. OCT is a safe imaging technique and is useful for evaluating plaque characteristics, guiding percutaneous coronary interventions, and assessing stent coverage and restenosis.
Rotational atherectomy is described in detail including vascular access, wiring, burr selection, technique, complications and their management. Key steps include using the smallest burr possible, short ablation runs under 20 seconds, and avoiding sudden drops in rotational speed to minimize complications. Complications can include slow-flow/no-reflow, dissection, perforation and burr entrapment. Prevention focuses on optimal technique and treatment involves reversing anticoagulation, vasodilators, balloons, stents or surgery depending on the complication.
This document discusses strategies and techniques for managing chronic total occlusions (CTO). CTOs are coronary blockages that are completely blocked for more than 3 months. The document outlines the histopathology of CTOs and factors that predict success or failure of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It also describes various guidewires, microcatheters, and crossing devices that can be used to recanalize CTOs via antegrade or retrograde approaches. Successful PCI of CTOs has been shown to improve angina, reduce the need for bypass surgery, and improve survival.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides high-resolution cross-sectional imaging of coronary arteries and atherosclerotic plaque. It uses near-infrared light instead of sound and has 10 times the resolution of intravascular ultrasound. OCT can image the vessel wall and identify clinically relevant features like fibrous caps, calcium, necrotic cores, inflammation, and thrombus. It allows assessment of atherosclerosis and plaque vulnerability in vivo with measurements like fibrous cap thickness. Clinical applications include evaluation of atherosclerosis, characterization of thin-capped fibroatheromas, and assessment of inflammation.
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) uses a catheter-mounted ultrasound probe to visualize the inside of blood vessels. It provides high-resolution cross-sectional and three-dimensional images of coronary arteries to assess plaque buildup and guide interventional procedures like stenting. IVUS can accurately measure vessel and stent dimensions to optimize outcomes. It allows assessment of plaque type and detection of complications like dissection or thrombosis not seen on angiography alone. IVUS guidance helps achieve optimal stent expansion and apposition important for left main stenting and preventing restenosis.
rotablation is procedure used in complex pci with heavily calcified lesion for adequate expansion of stent.if used in indicated case and well aware of contraindication is necessary for achieving good results.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides high-resolution cross-sectional images of tissue structures on the micron scale in situ and in real time. It uses near-infrared light instead of sound like IVUS. OCT images are generated by measuring the echo time delay and intensity of light reflected or backscattered from internal structures using interferometry techniques. OCT can characterize atherosclerotic plaque composition and identify thin fibrous caps. Studies have shown OCT can detect plaque rupture and intracoronary thrombus with higher accuracy than IVUS or angiography.
Coronary bifurcation lesions, which occur in 15-20% of PCI cases, are challenging to treat and are associated with increased risk of adverse events. It is important to optimize the bifurcation stenting strategy. Provisional stenting of the main vessel with optional treatment of the side branch is generally the preferred approach and results in similar outcomes as more complex two-stent strategies while reducing procedure time and resource use. Dedicated stenting of both branches may be considered for large side branches with significant disease extending more than 5mm into the branch. Kissing balloon inflations after main vessel stenting are not routinely needed but can be used if the side branch has greater than 75% stenosis or reduced flow after main
This document discusses vascular closure devices (VCDs) that are used to achieve hemostasis after a cardiac catheterization procedure. It covers:
- The goals of VCDs including reducing time to hemostasis, bleeding, and allowing early patient ambulation.
- Types of VCDs including passive devices that augment natural clotting and active devices that mechanically close the artery.
- Examples of specific passive and active devices like Angioseal, Exoseal, and Manta.
- Studies showing VCDs reduce time to hemostasis and ambulation compared to manual compression.
- Tips for proper use of VCDs and potential complications.
This document provides information about rotablation, a technique used to treat calcified coronary lesions. It discusses the indications and contraindications for rotablation, important trials that have evaluated it, tips for performing the procedure, complications like slow-flow and perforation, and comparisons of using rotablation with bare-metal stents versus drug-eluting stents. Key points include that rotablation works via differential cutting with diamond-coated burrs, it is useful for treating heavily calcified or difficult lesions, and optimal techniques aim to minimize platelet activation and potential complications.
This document discusses guiding catheters used in percutaneous coronary interventions. It describes the functions and structure of guiding catheters, including their layers, sizes, lengths and differences from diagnostic catheters. Factors that can cause dampening of arterial pressure are outlined. Techniques for shortening guiding catheters and various types of guiding catheters including Judkins and Amplatz catheters are described. Guiding catheter selection considerations and how to address issues like non-coaxial alignment are also summarized.
How to deal with CALCIFIED CORONARY ARTERY LESIONS .Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is highly prevalent in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events. There are two recognized type of CAC—intimal and medial calcification, and each of them have specific risk factors. Several theories about the mechanism of vascular calcification have been put forward, and we currently believe that vascular calcification is an active, regulated process. CAC can usually be found in patients with severe CHD, and this asymptomatic phenomenon make early diagnosis of CAC important. Coronary computed tomographic angiography is the main noninvasive tool to detect calcified lesions. Measurement of coronary artery calcification by scoring is a reasonable metric for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk. To date, effective medical treatment of CAC has not been identified. Several strategies of percutaneous coronary intervention have been applied to CHD patients with CAC, but with unsatisfactory results. Prognosis of CAC is still a major problem of CHD patients. Thus, more details about the mechanisms of CAC need to be elucidated in order to improve the understanding and treatment of CAC.
Session 3 - Microcatheters, new developmentsEuro CTO Club
This document discusses recent developments in microcatheter technology, including new microcatheters from Asahi such as the Corsair Pro XS. It describes design features of various microcatheters like tapered shafts, braided coils, and tip configurations. New devices aim to improve trackability, torque response, and crossability. While microcatheter technology facilitates endovascular techniques, the document notes that further coordinated evolution is still needed between microcatheters and guidewires.
Cardiac catheters are hollow, flexible tubes inserted through narrow openings into body cavities, ducts, or vessels. They allow injection of fluids, distension of passageways, and access by surgical instruments. The EBU catheter has a long tip and secondary curve opposite the aortic wall for stability when placed in coronary arteries. The appropriate guiding catheter for left coronary artery procedures depends on the size and orientation of the aortic root, choosing from models like JL, AL, or EBU and varying sizes.
The Transradial technique is the true minimally invasive "Drive-through" approach to perform percutaneous coronary and peripheral angiograms and interventions.
1. Guide catheters provide support for advancing devices into coronary arteries and injecting contrast for visualization. Their selection depends on factors like coronary anatomy, aortic root size, and desired level of support.
2. Common guide catheters include the Judkins, Amplatz, and extra-backup guides. The Judkins provides balanced support while the Amplatz offers firm passive support. Long tip catheters provide coaxial support and manipulation.
3. Achieving proper coaxial alignment and maintaining backup support are important for device delivery and preventing complications. Catheter size, curves, and deep seating techniques impact the level of passive versus active support provided.
No-reflow occurs when there is a lack of reperfusion to the myocardium after successful coronary recanalization and is defined as inadequate perfusion without angiographic evidence of vessel obstruction. It occurs in 0.6-3.2% of PCI cases and is associated with increased risk of LV dysfunction, remodeling, arrhythmias, heart failure and cardiac rupture. Diagnosis is typically done using myocardial contrast echocardiography or cardiac MRI. Treatment focuses on improving perfusion and includes vasodilators like adenosine, antithrombotics, mechanical strategies like thrombectomy, and preventing no-reflow through measures like pre-conditioning.
This document discusses carotid artery stenting (CAS) as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for treatment of carotid artery stenosis. It provides details on patient selection criteria and describes the CAS procedure, including diagnostic arteriography, embolic protection device placement, stent placement, and post-procedure care. Several major clinical trials are summarized that demonstrated CAS to be non-inferior to CEA for reducing risk of stroke in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
Microcatheters for antegrade and retrograde approachEuro CTO Club
Microcatheters for antegrade and retrograde approach
George Sianos, Thessaloniki, Greece
11th Experts Live CTO
The annual Euro CTO meeting
September 13th –14th, 2019 - Berlin, Germany
The document discusses techniques for transseptal puncture (TP). It provides a brief history of septal puncture dating back to the 1950s. It describes the embryology and anatomy of the interatrial septum. The common landmarks and techniques used for fluoroscopy-guided TP are described, including Inoue's angiographic and Hung's modified fluoroscopic methods. Indications for TP include percutaneous mitral commissurotomy and electrophysiology studies. The basic steps of the TP procedure and potential complications are summarized.
Principles of optical coherence tomographyJagdish Dukre
OCT uses interferometry to perform non-invasive imaging of biological tissues. The first OCT images of the retina were obtained in 1990. Time domain OCT works by scanning a reference mirror to measure echo time delays, while Fourier domain OCT measures spectral interference patterns without scanning. Fourier domain OCT allows for much faster acquisition speeds compared to time domain OCT. Integrating OCT with scanning laser ophthalmoscopy enables localization of OCT scans on fundus images.
Intracoronary optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides high resolution imaging of the coronary arteries to identify vulnerable plaques. OCT uses light instead of sound waves like intravascular ultrasound to achieve 10x higher resolution. This allows visualization of the detailed layers and composition of artery walls and plaques. OCT is used to diagnose blockages, guide interventions like stenting, and identify high-risk plaques to prevent heart attacks. Future developments include automated plaque characterization, combined OCT/ultrasound catheters, and molecular imaging with near infrared fluorescence to identify inflammation.
This document discusses strategies and techniques for managing chronic total occlusions (CTO). CTOs are coronary blockages that are completely blocked for more than 3 months. The document outlines the histopathology of CTOs and factors that predict success or failure of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). It also describes various guidewires, microcatheters, and crossing devices that can be used to recanalize CTOs via antegrade or retrograde approaches. Successful PCI of CTOs has been shown to improve angina, reduce the need for bypass surgery, and improve survival.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides high-resolution cross-sectional imaging of coronary arteries and atherosclerotic plaque. It uses near-infrared light instead of sound and has 10 times the resolution of intravascular ultrasound. OCT can image the vessel wall and identify clinically relevant features like fibrous caps, calcium, necrotic cores, inflammation, and thrombus. It allows assessment of atherosclerosis and plaque vulnerability in vivo with measurements like fibrous cap thickness. Clinical applications include evaluation of atherosclerosis, characterization of thin-capped fibroatheromas, and assessment of inflammation.
Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) uses a catheter-mounted ultrasound probe to visualize the inside of blood vessels. It provides high-resolution cross-sectional and three-dimensional images of coronary arteries to assess plaque buildup and guide interventional procedures like stenting. IVUS can accurately measure vessel and stent dimensions to optimize outcomes. It allows assessment of plaque type and detection of complications like dissection or thrombosis not seen on angiography alone. IVUS guidance helps achieve optimal stent expansion and apposition important for left main stenting and preventing restenosis.
rotablation is procedure used in complex pci with heavily calcified lesion for adequate expansion of stent.if used in indicated case and well aware of contraindication is necessary for achieving good results.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides high-resolution cross-sectional images of tissue structures on the micron scale in situ and in real time. It uses near-infrared light instead of sound like IVUS. OCT images are generated by measuring the echo time delay and intensity of light reflected or backscattered from internal structures using interferometry techniques. OCT can characterize atherosclerotic plaque composition and identify thin fibrous caps. Studies have shown OCT can detect plaque rupture and intracoronary thrombus with higher accuracy than IVUS or angiography.
Coronary bifurcation lesions, which occur in 15-20% of PCI cases, are challenging to treat and are associated with increased risk of adverse events. It is important to optimize the bifurcation stenting strategy. Provisional stenting of the main vessel with optional treatment of the side branch is generally the preferred approach and results in similar outcomes as more complex two-stent strategies while reducing procedure time and resource use. Dedicated stenting of both branches may be considered for large side branches with significant disease extending more than 5mm into the branch. Kissing balloon inflations after main vessel stenting are not routinely needed but can be used if the side branch has greater than 75% stenosis or reduced flow after main
This document discusses vascular closure devices (VCDs) that are used to achieve hemostasis after a cardiac catheterization procedure. It covers:
- The goals of VCDs including reducing time to hemostasis, bleeding, and allowing early patient ambulation.
- Types of VCDs including passive devices that augment natural clotting and active devices that mechanically close the artery.
- Examples of specific passive and active devices like Angioseal, Exoseal, and Manta.
- Studies showing VCDs reduce time to hemostasis and ambulation compared to manual compression.
- Tips for proper use of VCDs and potential complications.
This document provides information about rotablation, a technique used to treat calcified coronary lesions. It discusses the indications and contraindications for rotablation, important trials that have evaluated it, tips for performing the procedure, complications like slow-flow and perforation, and comparisons of using rotablation with bare-metal stents versus drug-eluting stents. Key points include that rotablation works via differential cutting with diamond-coated burrs, it is useful for treating heavily calcified or difficult lesions, and optimal techniques aim to minimize platelet activation and potential complications.
This document discusses guiding catheters used in percutaneous coronary interventions. It describes the functions and structure of guiding catheters, including their layers, sizes, lengths and differences from diagnostic catheters. Factors that can cause dampening of arterial pressure are outlined. Techniques for shortening guiding catheters and various types of guiding catheters including Judkins and Amplatz catheters are described. Guiding catheter selection considerations and how to address issues like non-coaxial alignment are also summarized.
How to deal with CALCIFIED CORONARY ARTERY LESIONS .Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is highly prevalent in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) and is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events. There are two recognized type of CAC—intimal and medial calcification, and each of them have specific risk factors. Several theories about the mechanism of vascular calcification have been put forward, and we currently believe that vascular calcification is an active, regulated process. CAC can usually be found in patients with severe CHD, and this asymptomatic phenomenon make early diagnosis of CAC important. Coronary computed tomographic angiography is the main noninvasive tool to detect calcified lesions. Measurement of coronary artery calcification by scoring is a reasonable metric for cardiovascular risk assessment in asymptomatic adults at intermediate risk. To date, effective medical treatment of CAC has not been identified. Several strategies of percutaneous coronary intervention have been applied to CHD patients with CAC, but with unsatisfactory results. Prognosis of CAC is still a major problem of CHD patients. Thus, more details about the mechanisms of CAC need to be elucidated in order to improve the understanding and treatment of CAC.
Session 3 - Microcatheters, new developmentsEuro CTO Club
This document discusses recent developments in microcatheter technology, including new microcatheters from Asahi such as the Corsair Pro XS. It describes design features of various microcatheters like tapered shafts, braided coils, and tip configurations. New devices aim to improve trackability, torque response, and crossability. While microcatheter technology facilitates endovascular techniques, the document notes that further coordinated evolution is still needed between microcatheters and guidewires.
Cardiac catheters are hollow, flexible tubes inserted through narrow openings into body cavities, ducts, or vessels. They allow injection of fluids, distension of passageways, and access by surgical instruments. The EBU catheter has a long tip and secondary curve opposite the aortic wall for stability when placed in coronary arteries. The appropriate guiding catheter for left coronary artery procedures depends on the size and orientation of the aortic root, choosing from models like JL, AL, or EBU and varying sizes.
The Transradial technique is the true minimally invasive "Drive-through" approach to perform percutaneous coronary and peripheral angiograms and interventions.
1. Guide catheters provide support for advancing devices into coronary arteries and injecting contrast for visualization. Their selection depends on factors like coronary anatomy, aortic root size, and desired level of support.
2. Common guide catheters include the Judkins, Amplatz, and extra-backup guides. The Judkins provides balanced support while the Amplatz offers firm passive support. Long tip catheters provide coaxial support and manipulation.
3. Achieving proper coaxial alignment and maintaining backup support are important for device delivery and preventing complications. Catheter size, curves, and deep seating techniques impact the level of passive versus active support provided.
No-reflow occurs when there is a lack of reperfusion to the myocardium after successful coronary recanalization and is defined as inadequate perfusion without angiographic evidence of vessel obstruction. It occurs in 0.6-3.2% of PCI cases and is associated with increased risk of LV dysfunction, remodeling, arrhythmias, heart failure and cardiac rupture. Diagnosis is typically done using myocardial contrast echocardiography or cardiac MRI. Treatment focuses on improving perfusion and includes vasodilators like adenosine, antithrombotics, mechanical strategies like thrombectomy, and preventing no-reflow through measures like pre-conditioning.
This document discusses carotid artery stenting (CAS) as an alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for treatment of carotid artery stenosis. It provides details on patient selection criteria and describes the CAS procedure, including diagnostic arteriography, embolic protection device placement, stent placement, and post-procedure care. Several major clinical trials are summarized that demonstrated CAS to be non-inferior to CEA for reducing risk of stroke in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients.
Microcatheters for antegrade and retrograde approachEuro CTO Club
Microcatheters for antegrade and retrograde approach
George Sianos, Thessaloniki, Greece
11th Experts Live CTO
The annual Euro CTO meeting
September 13th –14th, 2019 - Berlin, Germany
The document discusses techniques for transseptal puncture (TP). It provides a brief history of septal puncture dating back to the 1950s. It describes the embryology and anatomy of the interatrial septum. The common landmarks and techniques used for fluoroscopy-guided TP are described, including Inoue's angiographic and Hung's modified fluoroscopic methods. Indications for TP include percutaneous mitral commissurotomy and electrophysiology studies. The basic steps of the TP procedure and potential complications are summarized.
Principles of optical coherence tomographyJagdish Dukre
OCT uses interferometry to perform non-invasive imaging of biological tissues. The first OCT images of the retina were obtained in 1990. Time domain OCT works by scanning a reference mirror to measure echo time delays, while Fourier domain OCT measures spectral interference patterns without scanning. Fourier domain OCT allows for much faster acquisition speeds compared to time domain OCT. Integrating OCT with scanning laser ophthalmoscopy enables localization of OCT scans on fundus images.
Intracoronary optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides high resolution imaging of the coronary arteries to identify vulnerable plaques. OCT uses light instead of sound waves like intravascular ultrasound to achieve 10x higher resolution. This allows visualization of the detailed layers and composition of artery walls and plaques. OCT is used to diagnose blockages, guide interventions like stenting, and identify high-risk plaques to prevent heart attacks. Future developments include automated plaque characterization, combined OCT/ultrasound catheters, and molecular imaging with near infrared fluorescence to identify inflammation.
This document provides an overview of optical coherence tomography (OCT), including its history, principles, types, interpretation, clinical applications, limitations, and recent developments. OCT is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses infrared light to generate high-resolution cross-sectional images of the retina and anterior segment. Newer spectral domain OCT systems provide faster scanning speeds and higher resolution compared to earlier time domain OCT systems. OCT is useful for diagnosing and monitoring retinal diseases like glaucoma as well as anterior segment conditions. Interpretation of OCT images involves identifying layers and structures that appear as various colors based on reflectivity. Recent advances include enhanced depth imaging to view deeper choroidal structures and software to quantify retinal thickness and nerve fiber layer measurements.
El documento proporciona información sobre las infecciones de vías urinarias, incluyendo su definición, etiología, clasificación, cuadro clínico, diagnóstico, tratamiento y complicaciones potenciales. Aborda temas como bacteriuria, síndrome uretral agudo, cistitis, pielonefritis aguda, prostatitis y abscesos renales o perinefríticos. Explica los agentes causales comunes y los menos frecuentes, así como los enfoques de diagnóstico y
The document discusses various hemodynamic disorders including hyperemia, congestion, thrombosis, embolism, and infarction. Hyperemia is an increased blood volume in tissue from vasodilation. Congestion is increased blood volume from impaired venous return. Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot within vessels. An embolism occurs when a piece of thrombus or other material blocks a vessel. Infarction is tissue death from blocked arteries or veins.
IVUS may not be clinically warranted in all interventions, and should be seen as an adjunct to angiography. IVUS provides information about vessel morphology, plaque topography, and therapeutic outcomes that is often either equivocal or unavailable in angiographic images.
There are 3 situations in which IVUS has the most clinical utility:
Small vessel stenting: Studies have shown that post-stent restenosis rates are higher in small vessels. This is particularly true for vessels with diameters of 3.0mm or less, wherein small increases in stent diameter have been shown to significantly decrease the rate of restenosis. A study by Moussa et al showed that, as measured by IVUS, the incidence of restenosis has an inverse relationship to the post-procedure in-stent lumen CSA1.
In-Stent restenosis: In these cases, IVUS helps to determine whether the restenosis is due to inadequate stent deployment (underexpansion or incomplete apposition) due to intimal hyperplasia. IVUS will also help you select the proper device size for treatment of the stented area.
Difficult to assess lesions: At times, images of a lesion and the adjacent reference segment are often hazy. IVUS should be used to identify whether the angiographic appearance is due to dissection, thrombus, residual plaque, or is benign.
optical coherence tomography is a new tool that makes retinal diagnosis easier. the above ppt includes a detailed and precise notes on OCT and its interpretation.
İnterpretation of optic coherence tomography imagesSinan çalışkan
This document discusses the interpretation of optical coherence tomography (OCT) images of the retina and some new developments in OCT technology. It describes the layers of the normal retina that can be visualized on OCT and key pathologies that affect the outer, middle, and vitreo-retinal interface regions. Newer spectral domain OCT systems allow for improved visualization of retinal structures and layers. Additional applications of OCT now include imaging of the anterior segment as well as analysis of macular diseases like geographic atrophy.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that examines living tissue using low coherence radiation. It provides high resolution cross-sectional images of the retina in real time. OCT allows for both qualitative and quantitative analysis of retinal thickness, volume, and nerve fiber layer thickness. Scans can be customized using different protocols like line, circle, or radial line scans to examine specific areas of interest like the macula or optic nerve.
The document lists 12 medical terms in Chinese describing various conditions: 1) dry gangrene of the toes, 2) granulation in the base of an ulcer, 3) granulation, 4) renal atrophy and compensatory hypertrophy, 5) chronic passive congestion of the liver, 6) thrombosis in the portal vein, 7) acute rheumatic vegetations on the mitral valve, 8) thrombosis, 9) mixed thrombus with lines of Zahn, 10) arterial thrombosis with organization and recanalization, 11) pulmonary thromboembolic, and 12) pulmonary embolism.
The document discusses new features of the ILUMIEN OPTIS integrated system, including:
1) A new DOC that allows for increased pullback speed and control from the procedure table.
2) An updated motor and PC with increased processing power, allowing for longer pullbacks at higher speeds and 3D reconstruction.
3) New software that provides automatic measurements, the ability to choose between pullback modes, and co-registration of angiography with OCT images to improve workflow.
The system aims to strengthen the link between physiological and anatomical assessment during PCI procedures by providing control and tools for FFR, OCT, and co-registered imaging from the procedure table.
The Micra pacemaker is the world's smallest, about the size of a large vitamin. It is implanted inside the heart and attached to the heart wall using small tines. Some advantages are that it does not require any external wires or generator under the skin, eliminating pocket-related complications. The device has a battery longevity of 12 years. It is indicated for patients with AV block or bradycardia and can be safely used with MRI scans under specific conditions. Potential risks include oversensing, acceleration of arrhythmias, infection, and device embolization.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses infrared light to generate high-resolution cross-sectional images of the retina and anterior segment of the eye. OCT operates similarly to ultrasound imaging except that it uses light instead of sound waves. The OCT scan provides qualitative and quantitative analysis of the retina by identifying layers and measuring thickness. It can detect various pathological structures and abnormalities and is useful for diagnosing and monitoring diseases like glaucoma. Anterior segment OCT also allows high-resolution imaging of the cornea and anterior chamber.
This document provides a history and overview of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). It discusses the evolution of cardiac pacing from early external stimulation experiments to modern implantable devices. Key components of modern pacemakers and ICDs like leads, generators, batteries and programming functions are described. The document also reviews cardiac resynchronization therapy delivered by biventricular pacemakers and ICDs.
Iabp instrumentation, indications and complicationsteja bayapalli
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) provides temporary circulatory support through systolic unloading and diastolic augmentation. It increases coronary perfusion and decreases myocardial oxygen demand, and is used in patients with cardiogenic shock. Indications include cardiogenic shock, high-risk PCI, and post-cardiotomy shock. Contraindications are severe aortic insufficiency or aneurysm. The IABP catheter is inserted via the femoral artery and connected to a console for inflation and deflation. Waveform analysis ensures proper timing and augmentation.
This document provides a 10 minute lecture on forest plots, which are visual representations of statistical analyses that allow results from multiple studies to be compared. The lecture discusses how forest plots can be used in different contexts such as analyzing the effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention, comparing survival rates of cancer patients using different treatments, and assessing the sensitivity and specificity of commercial PCR tests for tuberculosis meningitis. Examples of cumulative meta-analysis plots are presented from studies on these topics.
By: Seshadri Raju, MD, FACS
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This document discusses endomyocardial biopsy, an invasive procedure used to obtain heart muscle samples for histological examination to diagnose heart muscle disease. It provides a brief history of endomyocardial biopsy, describing early studies in the 1950s-1960s and the development of specialized biopsy catheters. The document outlines the current techniques for endomyocardial biopsy via the femoral, jugular, and subclavian veins. Potential complications are noted to be 3% for access site issues, 3% for biopsy related, and 1% each for arrhythmias and conduction abnormalities.
The document discusses pacemakers, including that they deliver electrical stimulation to cardiac tissue. It describes the different types of pacemakers and their indications. It then discusses the four parts of the pacing system: the pulse generator, lead(s), programmer, and patient. It provides details on pulse generators, lead systems, programming codes, implantation labs and their personnel, pre-implant protocols, implantation approaches, parameters, post-procedure management, complications, and discharge advice.
This document is a product catalogue from Meditech Equipment Co., Ltd that describes their range of medical equipment products. It includes specifications for various defibrillators, spirometers, CPAP machines, electrocardiographs, and other devices. Meditech produces a wide variety of products for hospitals and clinics in over 70 countries and is involved in R&D, manufacturing, and marketing of medical equipment. The catalogue provides detailed specifications, parameters, and features for each listed product model.
The document describes a high frequency surgical C-arm with a stationary anode tube, 9-inch image intensifier, and computerized workstation manufactured by ADONIS Medical Systems. It provides an overview of the technical specifications and components of the mobile C-arm system. The C-arm features a 40 kHz generator, stationary anode x-ray tube, 9-inch image intensifier, 1/2-inch CCD camera, computerized workstation, and can be used for procedures in orthopedics, urology and other areas. It allows for fluoroscopy, radiography, image storage and processing capabilities. The system is designed to provide efficient, reliable and easy to use intraoperative imaging.
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1. OPTIS SYSTEM
(PART I)
OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY
PRESENTED BY :
MUHAMMAD NAVEED SAEED
CATH LAB TECH.
KING FAISAL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL & RESEACH CENTER.
RIYADH, KSA
2. 2
OUTLINES :
• Introduction
• What is OCT
• OCT from SJM
• What is Optis system
• Optis system components
• What is DragonFly Duo Catheter
• OCT procedures (How can we do)
• Interpretation Image with OCT
5. 5
OCT FROM SJM
2004 2007 2009 2011 2012
M2 System M3 System C7XR™
System ILUMIEN™
System ILUMIEN™
OPTIS™
First Commercial OCT
System
15 fps / 200 lines
Occlusion + flush
2nd
Generation
20 fps / 240 lines
Occlusion + flush
Europe and US only
100 fps / 500 lines
Occlusion-free
Commercially available 2011
100 fps / 54 mm pullback
Combined FFR and OCT
Wireless FFR
Japan launch 2012
180 fps/75 and 54 mm pullback
Advanced software tools for PCI
Optimization
Tableside control
from DOC
Occlusion balloon + ImageWireTM
Occlusion-free Flush FFR and OCT System 2nd
Gen FFR and OCT System
6. 6
OCT TECHNOLOGY FROM ST. JUDE MEDICAL
• Console
• Rapid exchange (Rx) imaging catheter
• Contrast flush; balloon occlusion not required
• Fast image acquisition: 7.5cm pullback in 2.5 sec
9. 9
DRAGON-FLY DUO CATHETER ( WHAT IS NEW)
• Fiber optic
• Three radioparque marker
• Compatible with G.C 6 or 7
Fr without holes
• G.W 0.14”
10. 10
PULLBACK SETTINGS
System
Specifications
C7/ILUMIEN C8
Clinical
Impact
Frame rate
(frames per second)
100 fps 180 fps
Higher frame rate =
faster pullback
Pullback speeds 10, 20, 25 mm/sec 18, 36 mm/sec
Faster speed minimizes contrast
required for longer pullback
Pullback length 54 mm 75 mm
~90% of total lesions will occur in
the proximal 50 mm of the left
arterial system.
In the RCA, 80% of lesions are
within 75 mm of the ostium.
Ref: Lesion locations within Arteries; J Am
Coll Cardiol, 2005; 45:1186-1192
13. 13
PRIOR TO STARTING A CASE
Required Materials
– Dragonfly™ Duo imaging catheter
– Sterile DOC cover
– 3 ml purge syringe
– Contrast media indicated for coronary use
– 0.014" guidewire
– Guide catheter (6-7 F, with no sideholes)
HOW CAN WE DO..............................
14. 14
TURNING ON THE SYSTEM – POWER SWITCHES
Powerup / Wake-up button
on upper right of keyboard
.
Main Switch
next to power cable
Tech.
20. CATHETER PREPARATION
Insert the DOC into the sterile bag.
Scrub Tech Fix the DOC by her hand and the Technician pull the
sterile cover.
Place it on the table.
Scrub
Tech.
Tech.
23. 23
PREPARATIONS OF CALIBARATION
Press Live View
Ask the physician to put his 2 fingers to calibrate the catheter
Press Auto-Calibrate , The system is calibrated automatically
Tech.
26. 26
PULLBACK PREPARATION – PURGE THE CATHETER
• If blood enters the catheter lumen, purge with the attached 3 cc
contrast syringe.
Blood in catheter lumen Purged catheter lumen
27. 27
PREPARATION OF INJECTION
Recommended Settings:
• Injection by hand
• Left coronary, Right coronary arteries: (16----20) ml ;
• We can use 12-20 ml syring In your Cath. (Depend on operator)
• When the operator is ready to inject contrast,
click the “Enable Pullback ” button.
• Ask the Physician to inject, 3 sec from the injection and when the
image is clear press ”Start Pullback”
29. 29
PULLBACK PREPARATION – PUFF INTO THE VESSEL
• During live scan, puff with the contrast injector to determine guiding
catheter position for optimal image clarity.
Suboptimal clearance,
blood swirls
Optimal clearance
36. 36
NEW RECORDING FOR THE SAME PATIENT
Press New Recording
Ask again the physician to put his 2 fingers to do calibration
Repeat the same step of the Injection
39. WHAT WE CAN FOUND WITH OCT ................................
• Detect the Thrombus , not detected with Angio – Image
• Rapture Plaque
• Differentiate between the Red and white Thrombus
• Stent Thrombosis and Malappositon
I really appreciate having had this opportunity to share my ideas with you.
This presentation is intended to give you an introduction to ILUMIEN OCT sytem and how can do OCT work in this system
After knowing which lesion is to treat the next question is how to treat this lesion
So OCT technology comes to ask this question
What is oct
Optical Coherence tomography (OCT) is a light based imaging modality with superior spatial resolution (~ 15Um) compared to other intravascular imaging system.
This technology does not use x-ray
The acquisition of this image is fast and easy to treat
In other hand other type of coronary imaging is difficult to interpret and doesn't have the high resolution
So the high resolution of oct makes it an excellent tool to visualize the vasculature
Who that
We have long history of OCT, competition is new to the field
In order to perform OCT procedures, St. Jude Medical provides a console (C7-XR™) and an imaging catheter (Dragonfly™). With the current C7-XR technology, no balloon occlusion is required; rather, the vessel is cleared of blood for imaging by a rapid flush of contrast. The images themselves are acquired extremely quickly: acquiring a 5 cm pullback image takes only 2.5 seconds.
This combination improve more insight to provide the diagnosis and the treatment of coronary artery daisies and optmize the intervention
The image on the left shows the “physician’s side” of the system, which has the larger of the two monitor screens. The only component on the system that enters the sterile field is the DOC (Drive Motor and Optical Controller), which connects to Dragonfly catheter.
The image on the right shows the system operator’s side of the system for nonsterile use. No components on this side of the console are considered sterile.
The console is operated similar to an ordinary PC, with a mouse and keyboard. Files can be saved onto a CD/DVD drive or a memory stick.
Long pullback : 75mm ; old one : 55mm
3 markeres : lens marke visible during the pullback ; distal and proximal to guide the phyisican on the best position
The old : only 2 markres : distal and proximal markers ; to help the physician more and more to know where is the good position
This box named : catheter kit
Caheter
Sleeve
Syringe
The ilumien system incorporat the most advanced oct techology to optmize PCI and visulazie the vessel anatomy
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To turn the system on, connect the power cord to the power inlet at the base of the console, next to the Main Switch, and connect the other end to a power outlet.
Once the system is plugged in, use the Main Switch to turn the system on.
When the Main Switch is on, the power indicator light on the monitor will be amber.Once the Main Switch is turned on, the Hibernate/Wake-up button can be used to turn the system on and off.
When the Hibernate/Wake-up button is turned on, the power indicator light on the monitor will be green.
Before unplugging the system, turn the Main Switch off.
If the power-on indicator light on the monitor is amber, press the Hibernate/Wake-up button to turn on (wake up) the system.
After a few seconds, the power indicator light will flash, indicating system start-up. A self-test is performed and the main screen will appear in approximately 45 seconds.
Choose existing patient or add new patient, and then choose New OCT Recording.
When the catheter is removed from the hoop, purge it with contrast before connecting it to the DOC (use 100% contrast for the best images).Apply firm, steady pressure on the syringe for approximately 10 seconds (the viscosity of the contrast medium means it will take time to fill the catheter).
When the catheter has been filled, 3-5 drops of contrast should exit the distal tip.
Filling the catheter with highly viscous contrast prevents backflow of blood into the catheter. Blood in the catheter negatively affects the quality of the OCT images.
Leave the purge syringe connected to the purge port. This prevents blood from entering the catheter and makes it easy to re-purge as needed.
NOTE: this screen may be skipped for future cases by checking the box in the lower left corner.
Remove the hoop carefully from the catheter. To avoid damage, grasp the proximal end of the catheter at the side port and hold firmly with your thumb and forefinger.
With the other hand, gently twist and pull the hoop to release the catheter. Do not twist and pull the catheter.
While withdrawing it from the hoop, gently wipe the catheter shaft with a compress moistened with heparinized saline. This activates the hydrophilic coating and prevents the catheter from spinning dry, causing possible fiber breaks.
Handle carefully to prevent kinking the catheter.
Once the catheter has been purged, it can be connected to the DOC.Remove the blue protective cap from the catheter hub by twisting the cap counterclockwise. Open the black connector cover on the front of the DOC.
Align the four catheter hub sprockets inside the DOC connection port; turn clockwise until secure.
Care should be taken not to touch the fiber optic core of the catheter and not to kink or bend the catheter.
Insert the DOC into the sterile bag and place it on the table.
NOTE: This step requires two people, one sterile and one nonsterile.
The fiber optics connect automatically. When catheter loading is complete, the green light on the DOC will stop flashing and the Connecting Imaging Catheter progress bar on the system screen will be completely green.
The screen will show the status of the connecting catheter, and the LED on the DOC will light up (see next slide).
When the catheter is fully connected, this will be indicated on the screen.
This is the DOC, which stands for Drive Motor and Optical Controller.
The controls and indicators are:
Load LED – Operator can attach or remove catheter when fully lit (not blinking)
Unload – Press to unload imaging catheter
Laser Emission Symbol – Illuminated when laser output is switched on
Stop – Stops the imaging catheter motion and turns off laser output
Advance – Starts or stops the optical fiber advance sequence
Pullback – Starts or stops the optical fiber pullback sequence
Pullback Position LEDs – Relative position of the optical carriage along the pullback range
Once the DOC has been placed in a sterile pouch, it is ready for use together with a sterile Dragonfly imaging catheter.
Once in position, press “Live View” to view a live image.
Blood in the catheter lumen results in poor image quality. If blood enters the catheter lumen, as shown in the image on the left, purging is required.A lumen clear of blood is shown in the image on the right.
When you have verified the calibration, click Enable Pullback. Fifteen seconds are allowed for the flush to start. A countdown icon and message will appear.
If a flush is not initiated within 15 seconds, the DOC reverts to its pre-enabled state.
When the flush is initiated, it causes the automatic trigger in the software to initiate the pullback. The DOC immediately increases speed to 100 Hz in preparation for the pullback. After the flush has been injected, the software detects a clear field and begins the pullback automatically.
ILUMIEN system automatically replays the acquired pullback sequence and the lens returns to its original advanced position. The image acquisition procedure may be repeated if necessary.
The pullback images are stored in the image management area on the right side of the screen. The active pullback and an L-mode (longitudinal) image are displayed on the large section on the left side of the screen. The system has the ability to store 2,400 images.
During the live scan, a puff of contrast is used to ensure optimal blood clearance in the vessel, and good clarity of the pullback image.
This puff should come from the contrast injector, and not the 3 cc syringe attached to the catheter.
If clarity is marginal, as shown in the image on the left, the contrast may not be filling the vessel to clear the artery of blood as it should, and the physician may need to adjust the guide catheter for better engagement and to maximize contrast flow into the artery.
Another puff showing optimal clearance is displayed in the image on the right. A “puff image” that looks like this is a good indication that the pullback image will have good clarity. Several puffs for one clear pullback will prevent the need to acquire additional pullbacks, and will ultimately require less contrast for the patient.
Once an image has been acquired, use the toolbar below the image to:
Play, pause, stop, move by frame or move by 1 mm segments
Add or delete bookmarks
Jump from bookmark to bookmark
Export images and bookmark frames of interest
The system will automatically play back at a default speed of 1 mm/sec.
The optical fiber automatically advances to the original distal position.
Once acquisition of a segment is complete, you still have the possibility to adjust calibration. Calibration may be adjusted either to a chosen frame and proximal or to the entire recorded segment.
Once acquisition of a segment is complete, you still have the possibility to adjust calibration. Calibration may be adjusted either to a chosen frame and proximal or to the entire recorded segment.
Icons are grouped in a logical sequence beginning with length and area (automatic or manual) measurement.
When “Area” is calculated automatically, diameter is also shown automatically. This eliminates the need to initiate a second measurement for the diameter. The values displayed are area and mean, minimum and maximum diameters. The user either accepts or cancels the measurement values, then proceeds to the next measurement.
When “Area” is calculated manually, using the multi-point icon, diameter is shown automatically. This eliminates the need to initiate a second measurement for the diameter. The values displayed are area and mean, minimum and maximum diameters.
An Undo button allows the user to erase incorrectly placed points one at a time, from last to first.
The user either accepts or cancels the measurement values, then proceeds to the next measurement.
The user can select any frame as a reference (REF) frame once the measurement values are confirmed. This makes it possible to compare the target segment (e.g., stenosis or stented segment) with a reference segment.
Example: Press REF to select a reference segment area to compare with a target segment. Go to the target segment in the pullback and press %AS and %DS to calculate what the maximum narrowing is in the vessel, compared to the reference segment you have chosen.
Click the T icon to add a note to that frame.
When the imaging session is finished, the unload button must be pressed on the DOC to release the catheter.
If the Unload button is not pressed before attempting to remove the catheter, part of the catheter will remain locked into the DOC, which can damage the DOC.
Thank you for finding the time to come and join me for this presentation.