ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is the most acute manifestation of
coronary artery disease and is associated with great morbidity and mortality. A complete …

A high prevalence of vascular calcification (VC) and a high incidence of cardiovascular
events are two key complications of chronic kidney disease. Since most observational …

Atherosclerosis is the most common form of vascular disease and constitutes the major
cause of death, with 17.5 million related deaths annually (31% of global mortality). 1 …

Atherosclerotic cardio-cerebrovascular disease and death remain the leading cause of
morbidity and mortality worldwide. Defective efferocytosis, the clearance of apoptotic cells by …

Objectives: This study sought to determine whether intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
guidance compared with angiographic guidance reduces long-term risk of cardiac death in …

Abstract Evaluation of quality of care is an integral part of modern healthcare, and has
become an indispensable tool for health authorities, the public, the press and patients …

Background The pericoronary fat attenuation index (FAI) is assessed using standard
coronary computed tomography angiography, and it has emerged as a novel imaging …

Atherosclerotic plaques associated with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), ie culprit lesions,
frequently feature a ruptured fibrous cap with thrombotic complications. On imaging, these …

Background—18F-sodium fluoride (18F-NaF) positron-emission tomography has been
introduced as a potential noninvasive imaging tool to identify plaques with high-risk …

Vulnerable plaque rupture is the main trigger of most acute cardiovascular events. But the
underlying mechanisms responsible for the transition from stable to vulnerable plaque …