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World J Cardiol. Sep 26, 2014; 6(9): 929-938
Published online Sep 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i9.929
Figure 1
Figure 1 Pathophysiology of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. A: Normal coronary artery; B: Coronary artery with early atheroma; C: Vulnerable plaque with thin fibrous cap; D: Ruptured plaque; E: Platelets aggregated to heal the ruptured plaque; F: Protruding thrombus; G: Thrombotic occlusion (acute myocardial infarction).