Intravascular evaluation of coronary atherosclerotic lesions among Egyptian diabetic patients with acute coronary syndromes

ConclusionsDiabetic patients with coronary atherosclerosis in Egypt have longer lesions with higher plaque burden and more percent area stenosis with negative remodeling index. The diabetic lesions had more lipid content and more necrotic core but less calcification.
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research