Miniature probe for mapping mechanical properties of vascular lesions using acoustic radiation force optical coherence elastography

Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of fatalities in the United States. Atherosclerotic plaques are one of the primary complications that can lead to strokes and heart attacks if left untreated. It is essential to diagnose the disease early and distinguish vulnerable plaques from...

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Main Authors: Yueqiao Qu, Teng Ma, Youmin He, Mingyue Yu, Jiang Zhu, Yusi Miao, Cuixia Dai, Pranav Patel, K. Kirk Shung, Qifa Zhou, Zhongping Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-05077-7