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High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention
Published in: High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention 3/2008

01-07-2008 | Contributions from International Congress

11.10 Effects of Aggressive Treatment with Statins on Carotid Plaque: Use of Integrated Backscatter

Authors: M.A.E. Rao, R. Giudice, F. Rozza, S. Crispo, L. Lardo, A. Vasta, O. Arcucci, C.S. Cimmino, F.M. Esposito, G.L. Iovino, N. Deluca

Published in: High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention | Issue 3/2008

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Introduction. Statins therapy and the reduction of plasma cholesterol values seem to affect structural characteristics of atherosclerotic plaque. Although this effect is certainly beneficial consequences of aggressive statins therapy are not yet well studied. Integrated Backscatter (IBS) has been used to analyse plaque and its characterization in order to differentiate calcific injury, fibrotic, thrombotic, lipid and bleeding components by obtaining high or low IBS values. …
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Title
11.10 Effects of Aggressive Treatment with Statins on Carotid Plaque: Use of Integrated Backscatter
Authors
M.A.E. Rao
R. Giudice
F. Rozza
S. Crispo
L. Lardo
A. Vasta
O. Arcucci
C.S. Cimmino
F.M. Esposito
G.L. Iovino
N. Deluca
Publication date
01-07-2008
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention / Issue 3/2008
Print ISSN: 1120-9879
Electronic ISSN: 1179-1985
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03263718

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