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Optical coherence tomography (OCT) laser scanning systems designed to obtain real-time images inside the vasculature (i.e., intravascular). These systems typically consist of a central computerized unit that provides a laser scanning beam and includes a high-definition display showing the intravascular images, patient data management capabilities, and controls for both data and image characteristics; and an intravascular fiberoptic catheter that uses OCT technology is attached to the central unit. Intravascular OCT scanning systems are intended to assess complex lesions inside the vasculature (e.g., coronary arteries), to facilitate internal measurement. These devices assess lesion length and size of appropriate stents in patients that are, or will be, candidates for intravascular procedures. Evaluation of coronary and peripheral arteries atherosclerotic plaque components is also possible using this technique.
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