Cardio-ankle vascular index is associated with coronary plaque composition assessed with iMAP-intravascular ultrasound in patients with coronary artery disease

CONCLUSIONS: A high CAVI is associated with the composition of coronary culprit plaques, particularly increased amount of necrotic tissue, in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing PCI .PMID:34284942 | DOI:10.1016/j.jjcc.2021.05.015

Source: Journal of Cardiology - July 21, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ryohei Akashi Seiji Koga Tsuyoshi Yonekura Satoshi Ikeda Hiroaki Kawano Koji Maemura Source Type: research