• Laser & Optoelectronics Progress
  • Vol. 58, Issue 23, 2300002 (2021)
Younan Li1、2, Xiaozheng Liu3, Zitao Wang2, Haitao Zhang4、*, and Weiwei Wu2、**
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
  • 2Department of Vascular Surgery, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, Tsinghua University, Beijing 102218, China
  • 3School of Optics and Photonics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
  • 4Department of Precision Instrument, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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    DOI: 10.3788/LOP202158.2300002 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Younan Li, Xiaozheng Liu, Zitao Wang, Haitao Zhang, Weiwei Wu. Application of Laser Technology in Endovascular Imaging and Therapy[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2021, 58(23): 2300002 Copy Citation Text show less
    OCT intravascular luminal imaging cross-section[5]. (a) Identification of thrombus; (b) identification of stent
    Fig. 1. OCT intravascular luminal imaging cross-section[5]. (a) Identification of thrombus; (b) identification of stent
    Constitution of CVX-300 laser system[2]. (1: a laser; 2: a connector; 3:a laser catheter with optical fiber transmitting the laser energy into the artery; 4: a catheter tip)
    Fig. 2. Constitution of CVX-300 laser system[2]. (1: a laser; 2: a connector; 3:a laser catheter with optical fiber transmitting the laser energy into the artery; 4: a catheter tip)
    Procedure of laser in situ fenestration under X-ray[50] (a) Before piercing; (b) after piercing
    Fig. 3. Procedure of laser in situ fenestration under X-ray[50] (a) Before piercing; (b) after piercing
    Illustrations of laser-assisted filter retrieval[54]. (a) Adhesion and partial penetration of the filter to the vessel wall; (b) laser sheath against the site; (c) laser ring ablation of the adherent tissue; (d) successful recovery of the filter
    Fig. 4. Illustrations of laser-assisted filter retrieval[54]. (a) Adhesion and partial penetration of the filter to the vessel wall; (b) laser sheath against the site; (c) laser ring ablation of the adherent tissue; (d) successful recovery of the filter
    ParameterIVOCTIVUS
    Axial resolution /μm12-15100-200
    Penetration depth /mm1.2-24-8
    Probe size /mm0.92(2.7F)1.1(3.5F)
    Pullback speed /(mm·s-14040
    Table 1. Comparison of technical parameters of IVOCT and IVUS[5]
    Younan Li, Xiaozheng Liu, Zitao Wang, Haitao Zhang, Weiwei Wu. Application of Laser Technology in Endovascular Imaging and Therapy[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2021, 58(23): 2300002
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