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Patient-specific in silico 3D coronary model in cardiac catheterisation laboratories

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Coronary artery disease is caused by the buildup of atherosclerotic plaque in the coronary arteries, affecting the blood supply to the heart, one of the leading causes of death around the world. This paper explores the challenges and future directions associated with applying patient-specific in silico models in catheterisation laboratories.

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Impact of Deucravacitinib on Plaque Psoriasis Treatment Landscape

HCPLive

An expert in dermatologic conditions examines laboratory requirements for initiating deucravacitinib in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and the impact of deucravacitinib on the treatment landscape.

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Safety and possible anti-inflammatory effect of paclitaxel associated with LDL-like nanoparticles (LDE) in patients with chronic coronary artery disease: a double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

We investigated whether treatment with LDE-paclitaxel changes plaque progression by coronary CT angiography and is safe in patients with chronic coronary artery disease. Clinical and laboratory safety evaluations were made at baseline and every 3 weeks until the end of the study.

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Micro and Nanoplastics and Cardiovascular Events – Recent Study

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Detailed analysis of the excised carotid plaques were carried out with pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, stable isotope analysis, and electron microscopy. Primary endpoint of the study was a composite of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from any cause in those who had micro and nanoplastics in the carotid plaque.

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Coronary Artery Calcification: Current Concepts and Clinical Implications

Circulation

Nevertheless, the relationship between CAC and the susceptibility of a plaque to provoke a thrombotic event remains incompletely understood. This review summarizes the current understanding and literature on CAC.

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Who Needs a CT Coronary Angiogram?

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Conventional coronary angiograms are obtained by injecting medications directly into the coronary arteries and imaging them with X-ray equipment in cardiac catheterization laboratory. But it may not be that useful just to screen for blocks or build-up of plaques in those without any symptoms.

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Sex-Specific Association Between Perivascular Inflammation and Plaque Vulnerability

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

BACKGROUND:It is not known whether there is a sex difference in the association between perivascular inflammation and plaque vulnerability. All images were analyzed at a core laboratory. plaques per patient) and 784 lesions in 327 men (2.4 plaques per patient). plaques per patient) and 784 lesions in 327 men (2.4

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