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Expert consensus statement for quantitative measurement and morphological assessment of optical coherence tomography: update 2022

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In this updated expert consensus document, the methods for the quantitative measurement and morphological assessment of optical coherence tomography (OCT)/optical frequency domain imaging images (OFDI) are briefly summarized. The focus is on the clinical application and the clinical evidence of OCT/OFDI to guide percutaneous coronary interventions.

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Dr. Takashi Kubo received lecture fees from Abbott Vascular Terumo and Boston Scientific Corporation. Dr. Gaku Nakazawa received lecture fees from Abbott Vascular Terumo and Boston Scientific Corporation. Dr. Yoshio Kobayashi received research grant from Abbott Vascular Terumo and Boston Scientific Corporation.

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Fujii, K., Kubo, T., Otake, H. et al. Expert consensus statement for quantitative measurement and morphological assessment of optical coherence tomography: update 2022. Cardiovasc Interv and Ther 37, 248–254 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12928-022-00845-3

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