title: Spectroscopic characterization of cardiovascular tissue.
abstract: We present results of a series of laser spectroscopic measurements on in vitro samples of cardiovascular tissue. These include laser Raman scattering, Fourier transform infrared, plasma emission and fluorescence, and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. The results of these spectroscopic measurements are discussed in terms of their implications for the field of laser angioplasty.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Boston University, MA 02215.
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Isner
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gauthier
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nakagawa
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cerio
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hanlon
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gaffney
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Rouse
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: DeJesus
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007834:Lasers; D013057:Spectrum Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*