Computed tomographic coronary angiography–derived plaque characteristics predict major adverse cardiovascular events: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background—Computed tomographic coronary angiography is a noninvasive imaging
modality that permits identification and characterization of coronary plaques. Despite …
modality that permits identification and characterization of coronary plaques. Despite …
High wall shear stress and high-risk plaque: an emerging concept
P Eshtehardi, AJ Brown, A Bhargava… - The international journal …, 2017 - Springer
In recent years, there has been a significant effort to identify high-risk plaques in vivo prior to
acute events. While number of imaging modalities have been developed to identify …
acute events. While number of imaging modalities have been developed to identify …
Identification of high-risk plaques destined to cause acute coronary syndrome using coronary computed tomographic angiography and computational fluid dynamics
Objectives The authors investigated the utility of noninvasive hemodynamic assessment in
the identification of high-risk plaques that caused subsequent acute coronary syndrome …
the identification of high-risk plaques that caused subsequent acute coronary syndrome …
High coronary shear stress in patients with coronary artery disease predicts myocardial infarction
Background: Coronary lesions with low fractional flow reserve (FFR) that are treated
medically are associated with higher revascularization rates. High wall shear stress (WSS) …
medically are associated with higher revascularization rates. High wall shear stress (WSS) …
Differential immunological signature at the culprit site distinguishes acute coronary syndrome with intact from acute coronary syndrome with ruptured fibrous cap …
DM Leistner, N Kränkel, D Meteva… - European Heart …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Aims Acute coronary syndromes with intact fibrous cap (IFC-ACS), ie caused by coronary
plaque erosion, account for approximately one-third of ACS. However, the underlying …
plaque erosion, account for approximately one-third of ACS. However, the underlying …
Impact of combined plaque structural stress and wall shear stress on coronary plaque progression, regression, and changes in composition
C Costopoulos, LH Timmins, Y Huang… - European heart …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Aims The focal distribution of atherosclerotic plaques suggests that local biomechanical
factors may influence plaque development. Methods and results We studied 40 patients at …
factors may influence plaque development. Methods and results We studied 40 patients at …
[HTML][HTML] Calcifications in atherosclerotic plaques and impact on plaque biomechanics
The catastrophic mechanical rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque is the underlying cause of
the majority of cardiovascular events. The infestation of vascular calcification in the plaques …
the majority of cardiovascular events. The infestation of vascular calcification in the plaques …
Interactions between morphological plaque characteristics and coronary physiology: from pathophysiological basis to clinical implications
S Yang, BK Koo, J Narula - Cardiovascular Imaging, 2022 - jacc.org
High-risk coronary plaque refers to a distinct set of plaque characteristics prone to future
coronary events. Coronary physiology represents a group of indexes reflective of the local …
coronary events. Coronary physiology represents a group of indexes reflective of the local …
The MRI enhancement ratio and plaque steepness may be more accurate for predicting recurrent ischemic cerebrovascular events in patients with intracranial …
D Yang, J Liu, W Yao, K Huang, C Zhou, J Bi… - European …, 2022 - Springer
Objectives To assess the complementary value of high-resolution multi-contrast MRI (hrMRI)
in identifying symptomatic patients with intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS) who are likely to …
in identifying symptomatic patients with intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS) who are likely to …
[HTML][HTML] Current and future applications of artificial intelligence in coronary artery disease
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) carry significant morbidity and mortality and are associated
with substantial economic burden on healthcare systems around the world. Coronary artery …
with substantial economic burden on healthcare systems around the world. Coronary artery …