Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10213575 | International Journal of Cardiology | 2018 | 36 Pages |
Abstract
The co-presence of the 3 OCT features of vulnerability (MLAâ¯<â¯4â¯mm2, FCTâ¯<â¯75â¯Î¼m and superficial macrophages) identifies culprit ACS lesions with a very high odd ratio. This finding could set the basis for a new OCT vulnerability grading system including superficial macrophages.
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Authors
Francesco Prati, Laura Gatto, Enrico Romagnoli, Ugo Limbruno, Massimo Fineschi, Valeria Marco, Mario Albertucci, Corrado Tamburino, Filippo Crea, Fernando Alfonso, Eloisa Arbustini,