Optical coherence tomography and coronary angioscopy assessment of healed coronary plaque components

ConclusionsSAP lesions with HPs might have more frequent vulnerable plaques with intraplaque inflammation and thrombus than those without, suggesting that layered phenotype on OCT might reflect not only healing process but also potential risks for future coronary events.
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research