RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Spacek, Miloslav
A1 Zemanek, David
A1 Hutyra, Martin
A1 Sluka, Martin
A1 Taborsky, Milos
T1 Vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque - a review of current concepts and advanced imaging
JF Biomedical papers
YR 2018
VO 162
IS 1
SP 10
OP 17
DO 10.5507/bp.2018.004
UL https://biomed.papers.upol.cz/artkey/bio-201801-0002.php
AB Atherosclerosis is the most common cause of both carotid and coronary steno-occlusive disease. Rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque may lead to the formation of an overlying thrombosis resulting in complete arterial occlusion or downstream embolism. Clinically, this may manifest as a stroke or acute myocardial infarction, the overall leading causes of mortality and disability in developed countries. In this article, we summarize current concepts of the development of vulnerable plaque and provide an overview of commonly used imaging methods that may suggest/indicate atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability.