Since optical coherence tomography (OCT) was first performed in humans two decades ago,
this imaging modality has been widely adopted in research on coronary atherosclerosis and …

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is a risk factor for adverse outcomes in the general
population and in patients with coronary artery disease. The pathogenesis of CAC and bone …

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a novel intravascular imaging modality, based on
infrared light emission, that enables a high resolution arterial wall imaging, in the range of …

Aims Morphological characteristics of non-significant coronary plaques (NSCPs) that
develop rapid progression have not been fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to clarify …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Atherosclerosis is a complex and multifactorial process, characterized by early …

Atherosclerosis is the main cause of coronary heart disease, which is today the leading
cause of death worldwide and will continue to be the first in the world in 2030. In the …

Gray-scale intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) is the modality that has been established as the
golden standard for in vivo imaging of the vessel wall of the coronary arteries. The use of …

A Cardiologia Intervencionista tem experimentado extraordinário avanço nos últimos anos,
sendo atualmente o método de revascularização do miocárdio mais empregado em todos …

Cardiovascular disease is by far the main cause of death in the world. In the United States,
every 30 seconds 1 person experiences a heart attack, and the incidence is increasing …

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