Artikel ; Online: Current Toolset in Predicting Acute Coronary Thrombotic Events
Life, Vol 13, Iss 696, p
The “Vulnerable Plaque” in a “Vulnerable Patient” Concept
2023 Band 696
Abstract: Despite major advances in pharmacotherapy and interventional procedures, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a principal cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Invasive coronary imaging along with the computation of hemodynamic forces, primarily ... ...
Abstract | Despite major advances in pharmacotherapy and interventional procedures, coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a principal cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Invasive coronary imaging along with the computation of hemodynamic forces, primarily endothelial shear stress and plaque structural stress, have enabled a comprehensive identification of atherosclerotic plaque components, providing a unique insight into the understanding of plaque vulnerability and progression, which may help guide patient treatment. However, the invasive-only approach to CAD has failed to show high predictive value. Meanwhile, it is becoming increasingly evident that along with the “vulnerable plaque”, the presence of a “vulnerable patient” state is also necessary to precipitate an acute coronary thrombotic event. Non-invasive imaging techniques have also evolved, providing new opportunities for the identification of high-risk plaques, the study of atherosclerosis in asymptomatic individuals, and general population screening. Additionally, risk stratification scores, circulating biomarkers, immunology, and genetics also complete the armamentarium of a broader “vulnerable plaque and patient” concept approach. In the current review article, the invasive and non-invasive modalities used for the detection of high-risk plaques in patients with CAD are summarized and critically appraised. The challenges of the vulnerable plaque concept are also discussed, highlighting the need to shift towards a more interdisciplinary approach that can identify the “vulnerable plaque” in a “vulnerable patient”. |
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Schlagwörter | coronary disease ; atherosclerosis ; coronary plaque ; myocardial infarction ; imaging ; shear stress ; Science ; Q |
Thema/Rubrik (Code) | 610 |
Sprache | Englisch |
Erscheinungsdatum | 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z |
Verlag | MDPI AG |
Dokumenttyp | Artikel ; Online |
Datenquelle | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (Lebenswissenschaftliche Auswahl) |
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