Vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque - a review of current concepts and advanced imaging
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print-electronic
Document type Journal Article, Review
PubMed
29467545
DOI
10.5507/bp.2018.004
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- Keywords
- atherosclerosis, carotid artery, coronary artery, imaging, vulnerable plaque,
- MeSH
- Carotid Arteries diagnostic imaging pathology MeSH
- Plaque, Atherosclerotic diagnostic imaging physiopathology MeSH
- Atherosclerosis diagnostic imaging physiopathology MeSH
- Stroke physiopathology MeSH
- Embolism diagnostic imaging MeSH
- Myocardial Infarction physiopathology MeSH
- Coronary Angiography MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Disease Progression MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Review MeSH
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 myocardial infarction, the overall leading causes of mortality and disability in developed countries. In this article, we summarize current concepts of the development of vulnerable plaque and provide an overview of commonly used imaging methods that may suggest/indicate atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability.
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