Update on clinical imaging of coronary plaque in acute coronary syndrome.
- Author:
Angela S KOH
1
;
Stanley CHIA
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore, Singapore. angela.koh.s.m@singhealth.com.sg
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acute Coronary Syndrome;
diagnostic imaging;
Coronary Stenosis;
diagnostic imaging;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Angiography;
Tomography, Optical Coherence;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Tunica Intima;
diagnostic imaging;
Tunica Media;
diagnostic imaging;
Ultrasonography
- From:Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
2010;39(3):203-209
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Current evidence suggests that understanding coronary artery disease extends beyond identifying and treating traditional risk factors. Progression of coronary plaque contributes to the development of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). In this article, we reviewed current literature for modalities to image coronary plaque as well as discussed the role of emerging techniques that can improve our understanding of the pathophysiology of ACS.
