Application Detail
Description of Medical Service
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is intended for guiding coronary stent insertion in patients that are eligible for coronary revascularisation. OCT is an intracoronary imaging technology that uses infra-red light to obtain cross-sectional images capable of accurately determining vessel size and plaque morphology. OCT can identify features enabling optimal stent implantation (i.e., expansion, apposition), as well as identifying the potential for stent failure.Description of Medical Condition
Obstructive coronary artery disease reflects a large range of clinical conditions caused by myocardial ischaemia (a lack of blood flow to the heart tissue) due to narrowing of the coronary arteries. Most often the narrowing of coronary arteries is caused by atherosclerosis, i.e. build-up of plaque. When blood to the heart muscle is completely blocked, a patient experiences a heart attack or myocardial infarction. In patients with obstructive coronary artery disease a coronary stent can be implanted to improve blood flow to the heart tissue, also referred to as coronary revascularisation.Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
Therapeutic technologyPrevious Application Number/s
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Summary and PICO Set
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Consultation Survey
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PASC Consultation
PASC Consultation closed on 3 November 2023
MSAC Consultation
MSAC consultation input must be received by no later than Friday, 14 June 2024 for it to be considered by MSAC at its August 2024 meeting.
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PICO Confirmation
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