Sequential Activation of Vulnerable Plaques Endorsing the Inflammatory Hypothesis of Atherosclerosis

Authors

  • Antonis S Manolis Third Department of Cardiology, Athens University School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
  • Pantelis Toskas Athens University School of Medicine, Athens
  • Konstantinos Aznaouridis Athens University School of Medicine, Athens

Keywords:

acute coronary syndrome, atherosclerosis, vulnerable plaque, inflammation

Abstract

A case of sequential activation of vulnerable plaques in two different coronary vessels over the course of 2 days is being presented probably related to inflammation inciting these acute coronary events. Rhythmos 2017;12(4): 69-70.

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Published

2017-12-28

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 4 (2017)

Section

Images in Cardiology

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