Improving accuracy of near-infrared fluorescence in cardiovascular imaging. (IMAGE)

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Improving accuracy of near-infrared fluorescence in cardiovascular imaging.

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The variable fluorescence attenuation of blood has been a hindrance to near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) measurements in cardiovascular imaging. Fortunately, researchers have devised an innovative correction method in which the guidewire (GW) is coated with the fluorescent agent (ICG) and used as a reference standard in each frame, leading to a much higher accuracy.

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Rauschendorfer et al., doi 10.1117/1.JBO.28.4.04600.

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