Insights Into Evaluating the Total Coronary Atherosclerosis Burden
10.1097/CD9.0000000000000126
- VernacularTitle:Insights Into Evaluating the Total Coronary Atherosclerosis Burden
- Author:
Jinxing LIU
1
;
Naqiang LV
1
;
Yingzhen GU
1
;
Xiaorong HAN
1
;
Yifan LI
1
;
Xuze LIN
1
;
Wei ZHANG
1
;
Aimin DANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Coronary artery disease;
Coronary plaque burden;
Coronary atherosclerosis;
Coronary artery calcium;
Coronary inflammation
- From:
Cardiology Discovery
2024;04(3):221-230
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The coronary plaque burden represents an essential tool for evaluating coronary blood flow and cardiovascular outcomes. However, the concept of "coronary plaque burden" does not accurately reflect the complex pathological progression of coronary artery disease. In this review, various aspects of the total coronary atherosclerosis burden are present, including its mechanics, geometrical characteristics, plaque morphology, coronary artery calcium deposition, and coronary inflammation, to provide a complete view. Different tools used to evaluate the coronary atherosclerosis burden are also assessed according to the most recent studies. Compelling evidence is provided by our findings to advocate for a comprehensive use of the term "coronary atherosclerosis burden" .
