Plaque regression measured by intravascular ultrasound and reduction of cardiovascular events: not yet the case, commentary on the study of D'Ascenzo et al

Atherosclerosis. 2013 Jan;226(1):45-6. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.10.066. Epub 2012 Nov 6.

Authors

Viviane Z Rocha¹, Raul D Santos

Affiliation

¹ Lipid Clinic Heart Institute (InCor), University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Av. Dr. Eneas C. Aguiar 44, Bloco 2, Sala 4, Segundo Andar 05403-900, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

PMID: 23177974
DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.10.066

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MeSH terms

Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
Coronary Artery Disease / diagnostic imaging*
Coronary Artery Disease / drug therapy*
Humans
Plaque, Atherosclerotic / diagnostic imaging*
Plaque, Atherosclerotic / drug therapy*
Ultrasonography, Interventional*