Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) mostly arises from so-called vulnerable coronary plaques,
particularly prone for rupture. Vulnerable plaques comprise a specific type of plaque, called …

Intravascular imaging and physiology techniques and technologies are moving beyond the
framework of research to inform clinical decision making. Currently available technologies …

Abstract This Consensus Document is the first of two reports summarizing the views of an
expert panel organized by the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular …

Background—Frequency-domain optical coherence tomography (FD-OCT) is a novel, high
resolution intravascular imaging modality. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is a widely used …

Cardiovascular disease is by far the main cause of death in the world. In the United States,
every 30 seconds 1 person experiences a heart attack, and the incidence is increasing …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to understand the impact of attenuated plaque on distal
embolization during stent implantation in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of distal protection during
percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with acute coronary syndromes at high …

Objectives: This study sought to determine whether pre–percutaneous coronary intervention
(PCI) plaque characterization using near-infrared spectroscopy identifies lipid-rich plaques …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess whether ultrasound attenuation and plaque
rupture as detected by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) are associated with the incidence of …

Background—Numerous reports suggest sex-related differences in atherosclerosis.
Frequency-domain optical coherence tomography has enabled visualization of plaque …