Effect of aspirin on cholesterol crystallization: A potential mechanism for plaque stabilization
Background and aims: Cholesterol crystals (CCs) have been found to be critical in the evolution and progression of atherosclerotic plaque leading up to rupture. This includes triggering inflammation and mechanically traumatizing the plaque and surrounding tissues. Thus, inhibition of crystal formati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-01-01
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| Series: | American Heart Journal Plus |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666602221000811 |