Arterial probe for OCT

Details Arterial probe for OCT Arterial probe for OCT

2010-11-02

2011-10-11

Nguyen, Sang (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

By light interference

Using fiber or waveguide interferometer

C356S451000, C356S477000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08035819

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for detecting vulnerable plaque within a lumen defined by an intraluminal wall is described. The apparatus includes a probe having a distal portion and a proximal portion. The apparatus includes an optical waveguide extending along the probe. The optical waveguide is configured to carry optical radiation between the distal and proximal portions, and has a distal end in communication with the intraluminal wall. The apparatus includes an interferometer coupled to the optical waveguide and configured to provide an interference signal for sub-surface imaging of the intraluminal wall, and a processing module configured to provide spectroscopic information from detected intensity of light collected from the intraluminal wall.

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