Quantitative Assessment of Myocardial Infarction Scarring using Optical Coherence Tomography: towards data-driven Catheter Therapy Guidance

Key Points

• The research aims to improve the detection and characterization of fibrotic myocardial tissue using optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Developed a quantitative framework for assessing myocardial infarction scarring.
• Utilized optical coherence tomography to analyze myocardial tissue.
• Focused on improving integration of diagnostic tools into clinical workflows.
• Enhanced detection rates of fibrotic myocardial tissue were observed.
• Improved diagnostic precision of OCT in assessing myocardial injuries was reported.
• Proposed a pathway towards data-driven guidance for catheter therapies.