April 1, 2018
View Full PaperA new optical coherence tomography-based calcium scoring system to predict stent underexpansion
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Abstract
An OCT-based calcium scoring system can help to identify lesions that would benefit from plaque modification prior to stent implantation. Lesions with calcium deposit with maximum angle >180°, maximum thickness >0.5 mm, and length >5 mm may be at risk of stent underexpansion.