Key result
Acute coronary syndromes encompass a heterogeneous spectrum of ischemic heart disease where new therapeutic goals focus on plaque stabilization and prevention of accelerated atherosclerosis.
Design
Review
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Implication
May inform emphasis on plaque stabilization in ACS; leaves open validation via targeted prospective trials.
PICO
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Population
Acute Coronary Syndromes
Provides a conceptual overview of acute coronary syndromes, emphasizing the shift towards understanding active coronary plaque, inflammation, and thrombus formation to guide plaque stabilization.
Cite This Study
Théroux et al. (1998) conducted a review in Acute Coronary Syndromes. Acute coronary syndromes encompass a heterogeneous spectrum of ischemic heart disease where new therapeutic goals focus on plaque stabilization and prevention of accelerated atherosclerosis.