Fig. 1. OCT intravascular luminal imaging cross-section^[5]. (a) Identification of thrombus; (b) identification of stent

Fig. 2. Constitution of CVX-300 laser system^[2]. (1: a laser; 2: a connector; 3:a laser catheter with optical fiber transmitting the laser energy into the artery; 4: a catheter tip)

Fig. 3. Procedure of laser in situ fenestration under X-ray^[50] (a) Before piercing; (b) after piercing

Fig. 4. Illustrations of laser-assisted filter retrieval^[54]. (a) Adhesion and partial penetration of the filter to the vessel wall; (b) laser sheath against the site; (c) laser ring ablation of the adherent tissue; (d) successful recovery of the filter