Surgical Techniques
Medical Therapy Deemed Adequate for Plaque Erosion
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and the 2nd affiliated hospital of Harbin Medical University conducted a study involving 405 patients presenting with ACS and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) to the emergency room (ER). Plaque erosion was identified in 25.4% of the patients, as diagnosed by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and residual diameter stenosis lower than 70% on a coronary angiogram. More...12 Sep 2016
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