Application of a Hybrid IVUS-OCT Imaging System in Woven-Like Coronary Arteries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Woven-like coronary arteries may result from congenital anomalies, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or thrombus recanalization. Intravascular imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis.

Case summary

A 45-year-old woman underwent coronary angiography, which revealed a woven-like structure in the right coronary artery. A hybrid intravascular ultrasound-optical coherence tomography (IVUS-OCT) imaging system confirmed thrombus recanalization of the right coronary artery. The patient was successfully treated with stent implantation.

Discussion

Multiple channels with intact 3-layered vessel walls are features of congenital woven arteries. Acquired forms, caused by thrombus organization or dissection, exhibit a "lotus root" or "honeycomb" pattern. Thus, id

SUBMITTER: Liu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12714522 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature