Methods and compositions to reduce scattering of light during therapeutic and diagnostic imaging procedures
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Date
2011-07-19
Authors
Marc D. Feldman
Thomas E. Milner
Joseph W. Villard
Gregory L. Freeman
Jee Hoon Kim
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
Abstract
Disclosed are improved methods and compositions for use in light-based in vivo imaging and treatment. The techniques described involve the use of low-scattering, oxygen-carrying blood substitutes in imaging and treatment methods, including OCT imaging. The invention has particular advantages in imaging within the cardiovascular system and highly vascularized or oxygen-dependent tissues.