Basics of Tomography Image Interpretation (OCT, Spectrawave)
Presenter
Hayder D. Hashim, M.D., FSCAI, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Hayder D. Hashim, M.D., FSCAI, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Learning Objectives:
- Comprehend the principles and differences between Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and Spectral Analysis of Intravascular Ultrasound (Spectrawave) imaging techniques.
- Recognize key features and artifacts in OCT and Spectrawave images, such as tissue layers, stent apposition, and thrombus formation.
- Apply knowledge of OCT and Spectrawave interpretation to evaluate lesion morphology, guide stent optimization, and assess procedural outcomes.
Keywords: Imaging & Physiology