Handbook of the vulnerable plaque

the long version

The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and consequent cardiovascular incidents is now an established fact, with the rupturing of vulnerable plaques leading to variable coronary flow, a fact that distinguishes between the three forms of ACS. With the resultant thrombosis, it is critical for the interventionalist to know when to resort to PCI. What causes the rupture: inflammation, infection or some other factor? This book looks into what exactly is the vulnerable plaque, how it can be detected, and who are likely candidates for vulnerable plaque.