High-Risk Atherosclerotic Plaques: Mechanisms, Imaging, Models, and Therapy, (Paperback)

Vulnerable plaques are associated with inflammation, apoptosis, rupture, and thrombosis. A detailed understanding of the cellular and molecular pathogenesis of high-risk plaques, together with the ability to visualize and diagnose the lesions, will lead to effective treatments for acute coronary syndromes. High-Risk Atherosclerotic Plaques: Mechani