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Microvascular detection and quantification with optical coherence tomography is an exciting and growing research field and is the topic of this chapter. Specifically, the fundamental principles of OCT microvascular imaging are described, encompassing phase-resolved and power-based methods, and the use of exogenous contrast agents. Representative biomedical applications of microvascular OCT imaging are presented, with emphasis on treatment monitoring and tissue response assessment. A discussion of outstanding challenges and future outlook concludes the chapter.