Management of Coronary Vulnerable Plaques: A Focus on Preventive Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Vulnerable or high-risk coronary plaques are usually referred to as angiographically mild to moderate lesions characterized by a large plaque burden, positive vessel remodeling, thin fibrous cap, and large necrotic/lipid core. According to several pathology studies, these plaques represent the subst...

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Published in:	Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
Main Authors:	Stefano Rigattieri, Marco Redivo, Matteo Casenghi, Marta Belmonte, Francesca Giovannelli, Antonella Tommasino, Emanuele Barbato, Andrea Berni
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IMR Press 2025-04-01
Subjects:	vulnerable plaque percutaneous coronary intervention coronary thrombosis
Online Access:	https://www.imrpress.com/journal/RCM/26/4/10.31083/RCM26712

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