Fiber Optic Angioscopes

Frank D. D'Amelio; Steven T. DeLisi; Anthony Rega

doi:10.1117/12.943906

24 October 1984 Fiber Optic Angioscopes

Frank D. D'Amelio, Steven T. DeLisi, Anthony Rega

Proceedings Volume 0494, Novel Optical Fiber Techniques for Medical Applications; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943906
Event: 28th Annual Technical Symposium, 1984, San Diego, United States

Abstract

A new product for the direct visualization of cardiovascular and peripherial arterial systems has been investigated and developed using a miniature 1.0 mm diameter fiber optic system. The article presents documentation of the major design parameters that should be considered in angioscope instrument development. The instrument described incorporates a concentric image system/outer shaft design for truer imaging, a working diameter of 1.5 mm, affording visualization to approximately 80% of the coronary arteries, a depth of field experimentally honed to 2mm - 25mm, and a system resolution of over 60 L/mm within the typical inspection range.

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Frank D. D'Amelio, Steven T. DeLisi, and Anthony Rega "Fiber Optic Angioscopes", Proc. SPIE 0494, Novel Optical Fiber Techniques for Medical Applications, (24 October 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943906

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