Fluorescence response of selected tissues in the canine heart: an attempt to find the conduction system

David J. Aziz, Anthony Caruso, Maria Aguirre, Arthur F. Gmitro

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Abstract

Fluorescence response of canine heart tissue is studied in an attempt to localize the conduction system atrioventricular (AV) node. Data is collected for 364 nm and 308 nm illumination via a 750 μm diameter fiber placed against the tissue. This is done for sample locations in the right atrium, AV ring, and right ventricle, and for a rectilinear grid of sample locations in the AV node region. Sample locations are marked via tissue ablation with a 2.1 μm Ho:YAG laser and removed for histological analysis. Fluorescence responses are given for 364 nm and 308 nm illumination. No evidence of distinguishable fluorescence by the AV node is seen at either wavelength.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsGeorge S.M.D. Abela
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages166-175
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0819407887
StatePublished - 1992
EventDiagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiovascular Interventions II - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Duration: Jan 19 1992Jan 20 1992

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1642
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherDiagnostic and Therapeutic Cardiovascular Interventions II
CityLos Angeles, CA, USA
Period1/19/921/20/92

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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