Identifying the vulnerable plaque: A review of invasive and non-invasive imaging modalities

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the current leading cause of death in industrialized countries. The vast majority of acute cardiovascular events (50–70%) are ascribed to thrombosis following rupture of a vulnerable plaque. Therefore there is an urgent need to discern vulnerable, unstable p...

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Main Authors: Jan G. Kips, Patrick Segers, Luc M. Van Bortel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2008-01-01
Series:Artery Research
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925761/view