Optical coherence tomography in the identification and risk stratification of vulnerable coronary plaques
摘要
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) enables high-resolution in vivo assessment of coronary atherosclerosis, identifying vulnerable plaque features linked to progression and adverse cardiovascular events across stable and acute coronary syndromes. OCT-defined high-risk morphology may add information beyond physiology, particularly in diabetes, multivessel disease, and post-ACS residual lesions. However, these findings remain risk markers, not standalone treatment indications. Advances in automation, AI, and hybrid imaging may support clinical translation.