Publications by authors named "Shinichi Shimodouzono"
J Am Coll Cardiol
July 2004
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to examine how reduced plaque volume during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) affects blood flow in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
- Researchers analyzed 60 AMI patients using intravascular ultrasound to measure plaque volume before and after PCI, finding that decreased plaque volume correlated with poor coronary flow outcomes.
- The results showed that while plaque volume decreased in all patients post-PCI, those with inadequate blood flow had a significantly larger reduction in plaque volume, suggesting that this reduction might negatively impact recovery after the procedure.
