Dextran or Saline Can Replace Contrast for Intravascular Optical Coherence Tomography in Lower Extremity Arteries

Conclusion: OCT is feasible in peripheral vessels <5 mm in diameter. Dextran or saline flush media can allow lesion characterization, avoiding iodinated contrast. Carbon dioxide is inadequate for peripheral OCT imaging. Axial imaging may aid in enhancing durability of peripheral endovascular interventions.

Source: Journal of Endovascular Therapy - September 12, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Kendrick, D. E., Allemang, M. T., Gosling, A. F., Nagavalli, A., Kim, A. H., Nishino, S., Parikh, S. A., Bezerra, H. G., Kashyap, V. S. Tags: Lower and Upper Limb Interventions Source Type: research