…deposition, ultimately leading to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques [1] . While stable plaques are characterized by a thick fibrous cap and a small lipid core…

…to rupture of the vasa vasorum, although improved imaging demonstrates small intimal disruptions in approximately 20%–60% of cases. These disruptions may initiate or complicate…

…tomographic angiography (CCTA) is a non invasive anatomical examination that depicts the coronary arterial lumen, atherosclerotic plaque, and the severity and distribution of coronary stenosis…

…Source: Worldometer. Cardiovascular implications of COVID 19 Data on the natural history of COVID 19 relies on small samples of hospitalized patients. Most reports have…

…platelet rich because they form under high shear conditions. Disruption of an atherosclerotic plaque or injury associated with PCI exposes thrombogenic material, promoting platelet activation…

…absence of oxygen. Unfortunately, glycogen yields only small amounts of ATP and glycogen supplies are limited. In order to reduce oxygen demands, cardiac myocytes stop…

…health" and no explanation of death [...] Only in a small and highly selected sub group of patients can reasonable predictions be made (which guides decisions…

…performing an ultrasound is to scrutinize potential cardiac sources of emboli and to evaluate the carotid and cerebral arteries. Ultrasound may reveal atherosclerotic plaques, thrombi…

Echocardiography Principles of echocardiographic examinations In small children, it is possible to perform the entire transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) with the child in the supine position…

…rationale Bempedoic acid is an oral, small molecule lipid lowering agent used to reduce low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL C), particularly when statins cannot be…