Detection of Atherosclerotic Coronary Plaques by Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Angioscopy

Vulnerable plaque is a clinically silent condition of atherosclerotic plaque that leaves a large number of patients at risk of a coronary event. A method to detect vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque would greatly enhance the ability of clinicians to diagnose and treat patients at risk. Fluorescence l...

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Main Author: Thomas, Patrick A.
Other Authors: Jo, Javier
Format: Others
Language:en_US
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-08-8299