Abstract
Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) has traditionally been considered an effective method for visualizing carotid free-floating thrombus (CFFT), but it falls short in providing detailed structures of the lumen and the composition of thrombi, making it challenging to determine the etiology. Intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a valuable adjunct to DSA that can precisely evaluate the characteristics of the intrinsic vessel wall and accurately distinguish between red and white thrombus, providing clues to the etiology of CFFTs. Moreover, OCT not only precisely determined the scope of a floating thrombus but also provided guidance for decision-making in endovascular treatment.
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