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AI-enhanced virtual histology utilizing optical coherence tomography to assess acute and short-term efficacy of bioresorbable scaffolds versus drug-eluting stents

  • By

  • Chengpeng Liu

  • Jiasheng Yin

  • Yaojun Zhang

  • Chenguang Li

  • Hao Lu

  • Gang Zhao

  • Juying Qian

  • Yizhe Wu

  • Li Shen

  • Junbo Ge

  • March 10, 2026

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    Bioresorbable scaffolds (BRS) aim to improve vascular remodeling in PCI but face challenges due to higher thrombosis rates compared to drug-eluting stents (DES).

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    The study utilized optical coherence tomography (OCT) to evaluate the acute performance of BRS and DES, focusing on stent deployment and expansion parameters.

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    An optimized implantation strategy based on the predilatation, sizing, and post-dilatation (PSP) technique was employed for BRS to enhance clinical outcomes.

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    OCT analysis revealed similar stent eccentricity indices (SEC) between DES and BRS, suggesting the need for further research on stent deployment effects.

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    The study's AI-driven virtual histology analysis focused on plaque characteristics, particularly calcific and fibrous plaques, to assess their impact on stent performance.

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AI-enhanced virtual histology utilizing optical coherence tomography to assess acute and short-term efficacy of bioresorbable scaffolds versus drug-eluting stents

  • by Chengpeng Liu, Jiasheng Yin, Yaojun Zhang, Chenguang Li, Hao Lu, Gang Zhao, Juying Qian, Yizhe Wu, Li Shen, Junbo Ge

  • March 10, 2026

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