Atherosclerosis and its clinical manifestations, coronary and cerebral artery diseases, are
the most common cause of death worldwide. The main pathophysiological mechanism for …

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 …

Thin-cap fibroatheroma (TCFA) and plaque rupture have been recognized as the most
frequent risk factor for thrombosis and acute coronary syndrome. Intravascular optical …

Despite recent advances in diagnosis and treatment, atherosclerotic coronary artery
diseases remain a leading cause of death worldwide. Various imaging modalities and …

Abstract Background and Objective: Coronary plaque rupture is a precipitating event
responsible for two thirds of myocardial infarctions. Currently, the risk of plaque rupture is …

Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of mortality among all diseases globally.
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a key method for the treatment of coronary heart …

Assessment and prediction of vulnerable plaque progression and rupture risk are of utmost
importance for diagnosis, management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and …

Previous studies have shown that plaque rupture (PR) is the most important cause of acute
coronary syndrome (ACS). However, the potential impact of intra-stent PR on stent failure …

Atherosclerosis is the primary cause of cardiovascular disease, resulting in mortality,
elevated healthcare costs, diminished productivity, and reduced quality of life for individuals …

BACKGROUND: While it has been hypothesized that high plaque stress and strain may be
related to plaque rupture, its direct verification using in vivo coronary plaque rupture data …