Fluid-dynamics and biological features of unstable plaques: different shear stress for different plaques
The use of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) allows recognizing ruptured fibrous cap (RFC) and intact fibrous cap (IFC) culprit... Leggi tutto.
Application of an OCT-based 3D reconstruction framework to the hemodynamic assessment of an ulcerated coronary artery plaque
The rupture of a vulnerable plaque, known as ulceration, is the most common cause of myocardial infarction. It can be recognized by angiographic features, such as... Leggi tutto.