Abstract:Background:
The left main coronary artery (LMCA) is an important target of atherosclerotic plaque accumulation. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between metabolic syndrome and plaque characteristics at LMCA.
Methods:
We enrolled 63 consecutive patients with stable angina who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Using intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), cross-sectional area (CSA), lumen area and plaque area were ch… Show more
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