The vulnerable and unstable atherosclerotic plaque.
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Summary
Since atherosclerotic coronary artery disease is such a widespread and fatal disease, it is important that the authors continue to strive for a greater understanding of the nature of the vulnerable plaque, so that rational interventions for this disorder can be developed and implemented.
- Type
- review
- Published
- 2010-01-01
- Cited by
- 104
- References
- 17
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Keywords
Fibrous cap, Vulnerable plaque, Medicine, Intravascular ultrasound, Stenosis
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