Coronary Atherosclerosis and Interventional Cardiology.
Arch Med Res
; 46(5): 372-8, 2015 Jul.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26117516
The atherosclerotic process in coronary arteries begins with endothelial dysfunction and may provoke thrombotic total occlusion and myocardial infarction. In this state-of-the-art review, we discuss recent evidence of atheroslerosis, vulnerable plaque, and hemodynamic changes in the coronary tree, as well as the current techniques we implement in the catheterization lab to evaluate coronary stenosis. It is clear that atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory condition with several consequences in the coronary tree, however, we are able now to characterize the plaque and to select the appropriate treatment for many patients.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedad de la Arteria Coronaria
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Estenosis Coronaria
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Placa Aterosclerótica
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Arch Med Res
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos