Vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque - a review of current concepts and advanced imaging
Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of both carotid and coronary steno-occlusive disease. Rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque may lead to the formation of an overlying thrombosis resulting in complete arterial occlusion or downstream embolism. Clinically, this may manifest as a stroke or acute...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Palacký University Olomouc, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Biomedical Papers |
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| Online Access: | https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201801-0002_Vulnerable_atherosclerotic_plaque_-_a_review_of_current_concepts_and_advanced_imaging.php |