Abstract
We compared 16-slice computed tomography with intravascular ultrasound in the detection
of unstable component characteristics of nonstenotic plaque responsible for acute
coronary syndrome. Computed tomography accurately assessed plaque eccentricity, calcification,
and remodeling, and intraplaque hypodensity correlated with intravascular ultrasound
echolucent area.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
March 12,
2004
Received in revised form:
March 12,
2004
Received:
December 22,
2003
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© 2004 Excerpta Medica Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
