Plaque erosion (PE), a distinct etiology of acute coronary syndromes (ACSs), is often
overshadowed by plaque ruptures (PRs). Concerning its epidemiology, PE has garnered …

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Low endothelial shear stress (ESS) and associated adverse biomechanical features
stimulate inflammation, contribute to atherogenesis, and predispose to coronary plaque …

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Abstract Background and Objective: Stenosis or narrowing of arteries due to the buildup of
plaque is a common occurrence in atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD) …

The mechanical microenvironment plays a crucial regulatory role in the growth and
development of cells. Mechanical stimuli, including shear, tensile, compression, and …

Background Plaques associated with abnormally low physiological flow reserve indices are
appropriate for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, recent trials …

Local plaque topography, hemodynamic patterns, and internal plaque constituents
constitute high-risk features that may be located along the entire course of the coronary …

Developments in invasive and noninvasive imaging have enabled in vivo characterization of
plaque phenotypes and allowed more accurate stratification of cardiovascular risk …

Abstract Current Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) protocols for microvasculature
analysis often necessitate organ dissection and non-clearable contrast agents. We describe …