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doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2009.09.008.
Vulnerable plaque: definition, diagnosis, and treatment
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.ccl.2009.09.008
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Vulnerable plaque: definition, diagnosis, and treatment
Cardiol Clin.
2010 Feb.
Abstract
This article provides a systematic approach to vulnerable plaques. It is divided into 4 sections. The first section is devoted to definition, incidence, anatomic distribution, and clinical presentation. The second section is devoted to plaque composition, setting up the foundations to understand plaque vulnerability. The third section relates to invasive plaque imaging. The fourth section is devoted to therapy, from conservative pharmacologic options to aggressive percutaneous coronary intervention alternatives.
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