Autofluorescence spectra analysis of human arteries

Valentin Lyutskanov; Nikolai Minkovski; D. Angelinova

doi:10.1117/12.262965

27 December 1996 Autofluorescence spectra analysis of human arteries

Valentin Lyutskanov, Nikolai Minkovski, D. Angelinova

Proceedings Volume 3052, Ninth International School on Quantum Electronics: Lasers--Physics and Applications; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.262965
Event: Ninth International School on Quantum Electronics: Lasers: Physics and Applications, 1996, Varna, Bulgaria

Abstract

A compact fiber optic spectrometer has been developed for the identification of arterial tissues. Two methods of laser induced autofluorescence spectra analysis were suggested to strongly distinguish atherosclerotic plaque from normal arterial wall. When the fluorometer is combined with a XeCl excimer angioplasty system it can be capable of guiding the process of safe laser ablation of atherosclerotic occlusions.

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Valentin Lyutskanov, Nikolai Minkovski, and D. Angelinova "Autofluorescence spectra analysis of human arteries", Proc. SPIE 3052, Ninth International School on Quantum Electronics: Lasers--Physics and Applications, (27 December 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.262965

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