Photon-counting CT (PCCT) represents a transformative advancement in cardiac imaging, addressing key limitations of ...

Stenosis was present in the basilar artery in one case and in the intracranial vertebral artery in three cases. Results OCT images of the lesions showed ... lipid-rich plaque with plaque rupture, thin ...

In atherosclerosis, the vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) contributes to vessel wall inflammation and lipoprotein retention, as well as to the formation of the fibrous cap that provides stability ...

The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. The heart squeezes blood by ‘pumping' it to every nook and corner of the body. If blood flow gets suddenly interrupted owing to a blockage ...

When a bill that would cap annual rent increases at 7% cleared the Washington House last month, housing advocates cheered. They viewed it as a measure that would help stymie evictions and keep ...

Researchers examined the clinical features, radiological findings, and treatment outcomes of patients with symptomatic mild carotid stenosis, seeking to improve current medical guidelines for the ...

According to Cholesterol charity Heart UK very high levels of HDL have been reported to speed up the process of atherosclerosis, where the arteries become clogged up with fat, suggesting that at ...

The fibrous cap is a protective ... (2004) Biomechanical interaction between cap thickness, lipid core composition and blood pressure in vulnerable coronary plaque: Impact on stability or instability.

METHODS 144 consecutive patients with angina were examined using IVUS. Ruptured plaques, characterised by a plaque cavity and a tear on the thin fibrous cap, were identified in 31 patients (group A), ...

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