2013 Coronary Artery Disease Plaque 
DAIC
JANUARY 23, 2024
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), caused by plaque buildup in arterial walls, is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide.1,2 7 Research has shown inflammation plays a significant role in the development of atherosclerosis and ASCVD,8-10 and even the formation of plaque.11 4 In the U.S.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
JANUARY 23, 2024
However, most adults will start to develop advanced plaque in their coronary arteries early in life. By age 66, more than half of all females will have evidence of advanced plaque in their coronary arteries, as seen on a CT calcium score. 2013 Jun;15(3):134-6. Am J Phys Anthropol. Curr Hypertens Rep.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Angiogram No obstructive epicardial coronary artery disease Cannot exclude non-ACS causes of troponin elevation including coronary vasospasm, stress cardiomyopathy, microvascular disease, etc. hours All Hyperacute T-wave and ST Depression is resolved. Echo The estimated left ventricular ejection fraction is 56 %.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Diffuse ST depression with ST elevation in aVR: Is this pattern specific for global ischemia due to left main coronary artery disease? Incidence of an acute coronary occlusion. Diffuse ST depression with ST elevation in aVR: Is this pattern specific for global ischemia due to left main coronary artery disease?
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 8, 2025
In my review of the literature, there are many articles which purport to demonstrate an acutely increased risk of plaque rupture from emotional stress, but I could not find any credible case reports that were not at least as likely to be takotsubo. Mechanisms of plaque formation and rupture. Coronary plaque disruption.
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