title: [Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), new intracoronary imaging technique of unstable coronary plaque].
abstract: Acute coronary syndrome may develop in the background of hemodynamically non-significant coronary artery disease. It may be caused by the presence of "vulnerable plaque", which is characterized by the lipid rich core and thin fibrous cap content. NIRS - near infrared spectroscopy - is a morphological imaging method allowing determining atherosclerotic plaque cholesterol burden. Information about the chemical composition may contribute to "high risk" plaque early identification and subsequent optimal interventional strategy. The first experience with the clinical implementation of this novel method is demonstrated in a case report. Key words: acute coronary syndrome - chemogram - intravascular imaging - NIRS - vulnerable plaque.
authors: Tomáš
authors: T
authors: Ondrúš
authors: Jan
authors: J
authors: Kaňovský
authors: Martin
authors: M
authors: Poloczek
authors: Roman
authors: R
authors: Miklík
authors: Otakar
authors: O
authors: Boček
authors: Petr
authors: P
authors: Jeřábek
authors: Petr
authors: P
authors: Kala
mesh_terms: D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D058226:Plaque, Atherosclerotic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D019265:Spectroscopy, Near-Infrared