Key result
Pericardial distribution of atherosclerotic plaques in the left anterior descending artery was associated with positive vessel remodelling in 89% of lesions (P<0.001).
Why the study?
Does the transversal distribution of coronary atherosclerotic plaques (pericardial vs myocardial) affect vessel remodelling in the left anterior descending artery?
Population
70 lesions located in the left anterior descending artery within 5mm of the septal take-off, imaged using…
Comparison
3D intravascular ultrasound assessment of… vs Myocardial plaque distribution
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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No immediate change to LAD plaque management; hypothesis-generating for epicardial fat in vessel remodelling.
Cross-Sectional (n=70)
Does the transversal distribution of coronary atherosclerotic plaques (pericardial vs myocardial) affect vessel remodelling in the left anterior descending artery?
p-value: p=<0.001
Atherosclerotic plaques with a pericardial distribution in the left anterior descending artery are strongly associated with positive vessel remodelling, suggesting a permissive role of epicardial fat.
Francesco Prati (2003) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary atherosclerotic plaques (n=70). Pericardial distribution of atherosclerotic plaques vs. Myocardial distribution of atherosclerotic plaques was evaluated on Positive vessel remodelling (p=<0.001). Pericardial distribution of atherosclerotic plaques in the left anterior descending artery was associated with positive vessel remodelling in 89% of lesions (P<0.001).
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