Did you see Dr. Tim Johnson on Good Morning America a couple of months ago explaining optical frequency-domain imaging (OFDI) technology, which is giving researchers their first-ever detailed look at the interior of human coronary arteries?
Did you see Dr. Tim Johnson on Good Morning America a couple of months ago explaining optical frequency-domain imaging (OFDI) technology, which is giving researchers their first-ever detailed look at the interior of human coronary arteries?
Used during heart surgery, the technique enables 3D, microscopic views of significant segments of patients' arteries, letting surgeons see lipid and calcium deposits, and immune cells that could indicate inflammation, in addition to stents. In an illustration of the technique’s practicality, a discussion during BiOS/Photonics West a couple of weeks ago centered on the technique’s usefulness for helping heart surgeons decide where to place stents so as to avoid complications. A video clip of Johnson’s presentation is available on ABC’s site.
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