The Process of Plaque Rupture: The Role of Vasa Vasorum and Medial Smooth Muscle Contraction Monitored by the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index

The Process of Plaque Rupture: The Role of Vasa Vasorum and Medial Smooth Muscle Contraction Monitored by the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index

A warning sign for impending cardiovascular events is not fully established. In the process of plaque rupture, the formation of vulnerable plaque is important, and oxidized cholesterols play an important role in its progression. Furthermore, the significance of vasa vasorum penetrating the medial sm...

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Main Authors: Kohji Shirai, Takashi Hitsumoto, Shuji Sato, Mao Takahashi, Atsuhito Saiki, Daiji Nagayama, Masahiro Ohira, Akira Takahara, Kazuhiro Shimizu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
cholesterol oxidative products
atheromatous lesion
plaque rupture
vasa vasorum
cardio-ankle vascular index
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/23/7436

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