Impact of Longitudinal Lesion Geometry on Location of Plaque Rupture and Clinical Presentations

Conclusions
Both clinical presentation and degree of flow limitation were associated with the location of plaque rupture. Longitudinal lesion asymmetry assessed by RG, which can affect regional distribution of hemodynamic stress, was associated with the location of rupture and with clinical presentation.

Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - June 5, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Lee, J. M., Choi, G., Hwang, D., Park, J., Kim, H. J., Doh, J.-H., Nam, C.-W., Na, S.-H., Shin, E.-S., Taylor, C. A., Koo, B.-K. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research