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The Potential Technical Solution

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The chemical content of substances can be identified by shining Near Infrared (NIR) light at a target and measuring the amount of light reflected at different wavelengths - a technique called "spectroscopy". InfraReDx has developed a NIR spectroscopy system to identify plaque composition. During coronary angiography, the system measures light delivered through the blood and reflected from the artery wall. The rapid acquisition speed for the image freezes the motion of the heart, and permits scanning of the artery in less than two minutes. The system produces a map of the artery’s chemical composition that provides additional information to assist the physician in the care of the patient.

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The Unmet Medical Need

Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in developed nations. Each year over one million Americans suffer a heart attack; for many individuals this is the first sign of heart disease and is fatal. The cause of most heart attacks is rupture of a plaque in the coronary arteries followed by formation of a clot that blocks the flow of blood to heart muscle. Unfortunately current diagnostic methods, including cardiac catheterization, are not able to prospectively identify the plaques that are vulnerable to rupture. Although prospective evidence is not currently available, these "vulnerable" plaques are suspected to be lipid rich, subsequently leading to thrombosis and a heart attack.

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INFRAREDX BLOG

• 03.10.2010InfraReDx’s LipiScan™ Coronary Imaging System for Identification of Lipid Core Plaque to be Highlighted at 59th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of CardiologyBURLINGTON, Mass. – March 10, 2010 – InfraReDx, Inc., an innovative medical device company focused on developing novel diagnostic imaging technologies to accurately identify and characterize diseased intracoronary tissues, today announced that the Company’s LipiScan™ Coronary Imaging System will be highlighted in multiple sessions during the 59th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of... Read More...
• 03.05.2010Heart Attack PreventionOne of the best defenses against heart attack and other life threatening health conditions is to lead a healthy lifestyle. Most people under estimate the positive effects that eating healthy and working out on a regular basis can have on your body. The best way to find a workout and diet plan that is right... Read More...
• 03.03.2010Heart Attack SymptomsUnderstanding and being aware of different heart attack symptoms is important and can help to save your life. Symptoms of a heart attack vary amongst individuals and also between men and women. Below is a common list of heart attack symptoms: Chest Discomfort Discomfort in other areas of the upper body Shortness of breath Nausea Lightheadedness Breaking out in a cold... Read More...
• 02.26.2010Heart Disease and WomenDid you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in America? This is a scary but true fact about heart disease. Too many people feel heart disease is something that mainly affects men and is something women do not really need to worry about. That information is untrue. One of the best... Read More...
• 02.24.2010InfraReDx to Showcase LipiScan™ Coronary Imaging System for Identification of Lipid Core Plaque at LUMEN 2010BURLINGTON, Mass. - February 24, 2010 – InfraReDx, Inc., an innovative medical device company focused on developing novel diagnostic imaging technologies to accurately identify and characterize diseased intracoronary tissues, today announced that the Company will be exhibiting at LUMEN 2010, the world’s premier ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) meeting, to be held February 25-27, 2010 at... Read More...