Novel ultrasound techniques in the identification of vulnerable plaques—an updated review of the literature
Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease partly mediated by lipoproteins. The rupture of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques and thrombosis are major contributors to the development of acute cardiovascular events. Despite various advances in the treatment of atherosclerosis, there has been no satis...
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-05-01
|
Series: | Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1069745/full |