…longer. The pain usually involves the central portion of the chest or the epigastrium and occasionally radiates to the arms. Less common sites of radiation…

…non Q wave, transmural and non transmural infarction are no longer considered reliable descriptors of pathological extent. Magnetic resonance imaging findings indicate that Q wave…

…anatomical examination that depicts the coronary arterial lumen, atherosclerotic plaque, and the severity and distribution of coronary stenosis. Modern cardiac CT can acquire a three…

…and radiation. Quality and intensity. Precipitating factors, including exertion, emotional stress, meals, or exposure to cold. Relieving factors, including rest or medication. Time of day…

…myocardial bridging and radiation induced coronary disease. The distinction between UA and NSTEMI has become increasingly dependent on the use of highly sensitive cardiac troponin…

…single breath hold No intravenous line No premedication No special preparation Radiation exposure of approximately 1–1.5 mSv with contemporary techniques The total CAC…

…Disruption of the cap exposes the lipid core and extracellular matrix to circulating blood. Tissue factor within the plaque and tissue factor bearing microparticles contribute…

…been identified as the source of an acute myocardial infarction during long term follow up. Moreover, several potentially high risk plaques may coexist within one…

…limited specificity for plaque and vessel wall pathology, intravascular imaging provides cross sectional and longitudinal information about the artery. The clinical value of these techniques…

…also reduce production of apoB 100 containing lipoproteins and exert effects beyond LDL C reduction, including modulation of inflammation, oxidative stress, endothelial function, plaque stability…