| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9960918 | Journal of the American College of Cardiology | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The present study demonstrated that: 1) ruptured plaques in nonculprit lesions tend to heal slowly with a progression of angiographic stenosis; and 2) the serum CRP level might reflect the disease activity of the plaque ruptures.
Keywords
RCAACSPCI%DSLCXQCAIVUSUAPMyocardial infarctionUnstable angina pectorisStable angina pectorispercent diameter stenosisAcute coronary syndromeintravascular ultrasoundleft circumflex arteryright coronary arterySAPLADpercutaneous coronary interventionC-reactive proteinCRPleft anterior descending coronary artery
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Authors
Masamichi MD, Shigenobu MD, Fumiyuki MD, Kentaro MD, Koji MD, Takayoshi MD, Shunta MD, Kyoichi MD, PhD, FACC,