Publications by authors named "Shunmo Cho"
Optical coherence tomography and coronary angioscopy assessment of healed coronary plaque components.
Int J Cardiovasc Imaging
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on understanding the characteristics of healed plaques (HPs) in patients with coronary artery lesions using advanced imaging techniques like optical coherence tomography (OCT) and coronary angioscopy (CAS).
- Out of 33 patients, HPs were identified in 52.8% of lesions, which showed more severe conditions, such as worse blood flow and higher blockage than lesions without HPs.
- The presence of specific features like thin-cap fibroatheroma, macrophages, and red thrombus significantly predicted HPs and suggested that these healed lesions may still carry risks for future heart problems due to underlying inflammation.