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Coronary CT angiography and comparative effectiveness research prognostic value of atherosclerotic disease burden in appropriately indicated clinical examinations. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2011; 4:492-5. [PMID: 21565736 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2011.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2011] [Accepted: 02/28/2011] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Schoenhagen P, Kapadia SR, Halliburton SS, Svensson LG, Tuzcu EM. Computed tomography evaluation for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI): imaging of the aortic root and iliac arteries. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr 2011; 5:293-300. [PMID: 21798843 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcct.2011.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2011] [Revised: 04/25/2011] [Accepted: 04/29/2011] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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For patients with severe aortic stenosis, open-heart surgical valve replacement remains the current clinical standard with documented, excellent long-term outcome. Over the past few years, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has developed into a treatment alternative for high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Because transcatheter valvular procedures are characterized by lack of exposure of the operative field, image guidance is critical. This Pictorial Essay describes the role of 3-dimensional imaging with multidetector row computed tomography for detailed reconstructions of the aortic valve, aortic root, and iliac arteries in the context of TAVI.
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Schoenhagen P, Hill A, Kelley T, Popovic Z, Halliburton SS. In Vivo Imaging and Computational Analysis of the Aortic Root. Application in Clinical Research and Design of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Systems. J Cardiovasc Transl Res 2011; 4:459-69. [DOI: 10.1007/s12265-011-9277-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2011] [Accepted: 03/30/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Schoenhagen P, Bax J. Transcatheter repair of valvular heart disease and periprocedural imaging. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2011; 27:1113. [PMID: 21359515 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-011-9837-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2011] [Accepted: 02/16/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Renapurkar RD, Setser RM, O'Donnell TP, Egger J, Lieber ML, Desai MY, Stillman AE, Schoenhagen P, Flamm SD. Aortic volume as an indicator of disease progression in patients with untreated infrarenal abdominal aneurysm. Eur J Radiol 2011; 81:e87-93. [PMID: 21316893 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2011.01.077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2010] [Revised: 01/07/2011] [Accepted: 01/17/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The maximal diameter of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and the change in diameter over time reflect rupture risk and are used for surgical planning. However, evidence has emerged that aneurysm volume may be a better indicator of AAA remodeling. The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between the volume and maximal diameter of the abdominal aorta in patients with untreated infrarenal AAA. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective study of 100 patients with infrarenal AAA who were followed for more than 6 months. We examined 2 sets of computed tomography images for each patient, acquired ≥ 6 months apart. The maximal diameter and volume of the infrarenal abdominal aorta were determined by semiautomated segmentation software. RESULTS At baseline, mean maximal infrarenal diameter was 5.1 ± 1.0 cm and mean aortic volume was 139 ± 72 mL. There was good correlation between the maximal diameter and aortic volume at baseline (r(2) = 0.55; P<0.001). The mean change in maximal diameter between studies was 0.2 ± 0.3 cm and the mean volume change was 19 ± 19 mL. However, the correlation between diameter change and volume change was modest (r(2) = 0.34; P=0.001). Most patients (n = 64) had no measurable change in maximal diameter between studies (≤ 2 mm), but the change in volume was found to vary widely (-2 to 69 mL). CONCLUSION In patients with untreated infrarenal AAA, a change in aortic volume can occur in the absence of a significant change in maximal diameter. Additional work is needed to examine the relationship between change in AAA volume and outcomes in this patient group.
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Kurra V, Lieber ML, Sola S, Kalahasti V, Hammer D, Gimple S, Flamm SD, Bolen MA, Halliburton SS, Mihaljevic T, Desai MY, Schoenhagen P. Extent of thoracic aortic atheroma burden and long-term mortality after cardiothoracic surgery: a computed tomography study. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2011; 3:1020-9. [PMID: 20947047 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2010.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2010] [Accepted: 08/03/2010] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We hypothesized that the extent of aortic atheroma of the entire thoracic aorta, determined by pre-operative multidetector-row computed tomographic angiography (MDCTA), is associated with long-term mortality following nonaortic cardiothoracic surgery. BACKGROUND In patients evaluated for cardiothoracic surgery, presence of severe aortic atheroma is associated with adverse short- and long-term post-operative outcome. However, the relationship between aortic plaque burden and mortality remains unknown. METHODS We reviewed clinical and imaging data from all patients who underwent electrocardiographic-gated contrast-enhanced MDCTA prior to coronary bypass or valvular heart surgery at our institution between 2002 and 2008. MDCTA studies were analyzed for thickness and circumferential extent of aortic atheroma in 5 segments of the thoracic aorta. A semiquantitative total plaque-burden score (TPBS) was calculated by assigning a score of 1 to 3 to plaque thickness and to circumferential plaque extent. When combined, this resulted in a score of 0 to 6 for each of the 5 segments and, hence, an overall score from 0 to 30. The primary end point was all-cause mortality during long-term follow-up. RESULTS A total of 862 patients (71% men, 67.8 years) were included and followed over a mean period of 25 ± 16 months. The mean TPBS was 8.6 (SD: ±6.0). The TPBS was a statistically significant predictor of mortality (p < 0.0001) while controlling for baseline demographics, cardiovascular risk factors, and type of surgery including reoperative status. The estimated hazard ratio for TPBS was 1.08 (95% confidence interval: 1.045 to 1.12). Other independent predictors of mortality were glomerular filtration rate (p = 0.015), type of surgery (p = 0.007), and peripheral artery disease (p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS Extent of thoracic aortic atheroma burden is independently associated with increased long-term mortality in patients following cardiothoracic surgery. Although our data do not provide definitive evidence, they suggest a relationship to the systemic atherosclerotic disease process and, therefore, have important implications for secondary prevention in post-operative rehabilitation programs.
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Schoenhagen P, Nagel E. Noninvasive Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2011; 4:62-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2010.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2010] [Accepted: 11/01/2010] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Schoenhagen P, Bolen MA, Halliburton SS. Iterative CT Reconstruction of Aortic Intramural Hematoma. Circ J 2011; 75:1774-1776. [DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-10-1250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Schoenhagen P, Uno K. Coronary Computed Tomography in the Evaluation of Symptomatic Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease. Circ J 2011; 75:2320-2321. [DOI: 10.1253/circj.cj-11-0692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Schoenhagen P, Numburi U, Halliburton SS, Aulbach P, von Roden M, Desai MY, Rodriguez LL, Kapadia SR, Tuzcu EM, Lytle BW. Three-dimensional imaging in the context of minimally invasive and transcatheter cardiovascular interventions using multi-detector computed tomography: from pre-operative planning to intra-operative guidance. Eur Heart J 2010; 31:2727-2740. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehq302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023] Open
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Schoenhagen P, Tuzcu EM, Kapadia SR, Desai MY, Svensson LG. Three-dimensional imaging of the aortic valve and aortic root with computed tomography: new standards in an era of transcatheter valve repair/implantation. Eur Heart J 2009; 30:2079-2086. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehp260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023] Open
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Schoenhagen P, Tuzcu EM. Atherosclerosis imaging in progression/regression trials: surrogate marker or direct window into the atherosclerotic disease process? Arq Bras Cardiol 2009; 91:385-98. [PMID: 19142366 DOI: 10.1590/s0066-782x2008001800010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2008] [Accepted: 07/03/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023] Open
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CAD remains a major global cause of morbidity and mortality. Comprehensive drug development programs of novel pharmacological treatment strategies frequently utilize traditional mortality/morbidity endpoints studies and additional surrogate endpoints trials. This parallel approach allows an assessment of efficacy several years in advance of the availability of data from clinical endpoint trials. Several atherosclerosis imaging markers have been introduced into these drug-development strategies, including angiography, carotid ultrasound, IVUS, MRI, and CT. This review will discuss the current status of atherosclerosis imaging as an endpoint in progression/regression trials, with an emphasis on evidence-based data. In addition to a discussion of the results of individual imaging modalities, the emerging data comparing different modalities and approaches are presented.
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Lesion characteristics and subsequent atherosclerotic disease progression. Insights into the dynamic process of coronary atherosclerosis. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2008; 24:429-31. [DOI: 10.1007/s10554-007-9291-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2007] [Accepted: 12/12/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Schoenhagen P. Intravascular ultrasonography: using imaging endpoints in coronary atherosclerosis trials. Indian Heart J 2007; 59:B33-B40. [PMID: 19153434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023] Open
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Schoenhagen P. Plaque burden, plaque morphology, and HDL: can atherosclerosis imaging provide insights into the complex, multifactorial etiology of atherosclerosis progression and vulnerability? Int J Cardiovasc Imaging 2006; 23:343-5. [PMID: 17160423 DOI: 10.1007/s10554-006-9192-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/30/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Schoenhagen P, Nissen SE. Identification of the metabolic syndrome and imaging of subclinical coronary artery disease: early markers of cardiovascular risk. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2006; 21:291-7. [PMID: 16823283 DOI: 10.1097/00005082-200607000-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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The metabolic syndrome and imaging of subclinical coronary artery disease are novel approaches to identify cardiovascular risk at an early disease stage before the onset of complications. The metabolic syndrome is defined as a combination of major and emerging cardiovascular risk factors that are related to underlying insulin resistance. These risk factors accelerate atherosclerotic disease progression and increase the risk for future cardiovascular events. Atherosclerosis imaging visualizes the presence of subclinical disease burden many years before the onset of symptoms. The early identification of asymptomatic persons with increased cardiovascular risk provides the opportunity to prevent of future disease complications. The relationship between the metabolic syndrome and sublinical disease burden is incompletely understood. Although further evaluation of the potential role for the emerging biomarkers and imaging techniques in the setting of the metabolic syndrome is needed, it is obvious that cardiovascular nurses need to develop a heightened awareness of patients at risk for future events.
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Schoenhagen P, Tuzcu EM, Apperson-Hansen C, Wang C, Wolski K, Lin S, Sipahi I, Nicholls SJ, Magyar WA, Loyd A, Churchill T, Crowe T, Nissen SE. Determinants of Arterial Wall Remodeling During Lipid-Lowering Therapy. Circulation 2006; 113:2826-34. [PMID: 16769916 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.105.585703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 125] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Background—
Coronary plaque progression and instability are associated with expansive remodeling of the arterial wall. However, the remodeling response during plaque-stabilizing therapy and its relationship to markers of lipid metabolism and inflammation are incompletely understood.
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Serial intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) data from the Reversal of Atherosclerosis with Aggressive Lipid Lowering Therapy (REVERSAL) trial were obtained during 18 months of intensive versus moderate lipid-lowering therapy. In a subgroup of 210 patients, focal coronary lesions with mild luminal narrowing were identified. Lumen area, external elastic membrane (EEM) area, and plaque area were determined at the lesion and proximal reference sites at baseline and during follow-up. The remodeling ratio (RR) was calculated by dividing the lesion EEM area by the reference EEM area. The relationship between the change in remodeling, change in plaque area, lipid profile, and inflammatory markers was examined. At the lesion site, a progression in plaque area (8.9±25.7%) and a decrease in the RR (−3.0±11.2%) occurred during follow-up. In multivariable analyses, the percentage change in plaque area (
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Constrictive remodeling of the arterial wall was observed during plaque-stabilizing therapy with statin medications and appears related to their antiinflammatory effects.
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Schoenhagen P, Nissen SE. Intravascular ultrasonography: using imaging end points in coronary atherosclerosis trials. Cleve Clin J Med 2005; 72:487-9, 493-6. [PMID: 16018290 DOI: 10.3949/ccjm.72.6.487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Intravascular ultrasonography (IVUS) can precisely measure plaque burden and is being used to test new drug therapies. Other imaging tests may also prove useful to monitor treatment of atherosclerosis and identify populations at risk for coronary artery disease (CAD).
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Schoenhagen P. Can intravascular ultrasound detect left main coronary artery disease accurately? NATURE CLINICAL PRACTICE. CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE 2005; 2:242-3. [PMID: 16265506 DOI: 10.1038/ncpcardio0191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2005] [Accepted: 03/16/2005] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Schoenhagen P, Crowe T, Tuzcu M, Nissen SE. Pharmacologic strategies for the prevention of atherosclerotic plaque progression. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2004; 2:855-66. [PMID: 15500431 DOI: 10.1586/14779072.2.6.855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Despite improved treatment options, coronary artery disease remains the leading cause of death in men and women in industrialized societies. Reduction of atherosclerotic disease will require the development and evaluation of new classes of pharmacologic agents capable of modifying the development and progression of the atherosclerotic disease process. The direct observation of coronary plaque burden and morphology with in vivo imaging modalities has been evaluated as an end point in serial pharmacologic intervention trials. This review will describe the use of intravascular ultrasound for such studies, summarize results from recent trials and outline potential future pharmacologic targets.
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Schoenhagen P, Halliburton SS, Stillman AE, Kuzmiak SA, Nissen SE, Tuzcu EM, White RD. Noninvasive imaging of coronary arteries: current and future role of multi-detector row CT. Radiology 2004; 232:7-17. [PMID: 15220490 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2321021803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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While invasive imaging techniques, especially selective conventional coronary angiography, will remain vital to planning and guiding catheter-based and surgical treatment of significantly stenotic coronary lesions, the comprehensive and serial assessment of asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic stages of coronary artery disease (CAD) for preventive purposes will eventually need to rely on noninvasive imaging techniques. Cardiovascular imaging with tomographic modalities, including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging, has great potential for providing valuable information. This review article will describe the current and future role of cardiac CT, and in particular that of multi-detector row CT, for imaging of atherosclerotic and other pathologic changes of the coronary arteries. It will describe how tomographic coronary imaging may eventually supplement traditional angiographic techniques in understanding the patterns of atherosclerotic CAD development.
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Schoenhagen P, Nissen SE. Coronary atherosclerotic disease burden: an emerging endpoint in progression/regression studies using intravascular ultrasound. CURRENT DRUG TARGETS. CARDIOVASCULAR & HAEMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS 2003; 3:218-26. [PMID: 12871040 DOI: 10.2174/1568006033481401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] [Imported: 08/29/2023]
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Coronary artery disease (CAD) represents the major cause of mortality in North America and Western Europe. Most acute coronary events, including myocardial infarction (MI) and sudden cardiac death, are initiated by the sudden rupture of mildly stenotic but vulnerable lesions and subsequent thrombosis. Recent results demonstrate a high prevalence of such plaques many years before clinical events occur. Because the event rate in asymptomatic patients, which would be candidate for primary prevention, is relatively low, pharmacological studies with the endpoint of MI and death require large study populations and long follow-up. Alternatively, the direct observation of coronary plaque burden and morphology with in vivo imaging modalities has been proposed as an endpoint in serial studies. This review will summarize the rational of this approach and describe the use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) for such studies.
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