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World J Cardiol. Jan 26, 2016; 8(1): 1-23
Published online Jan 26, 2016. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v8.i1.1
Published online Jan 26, 2016. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v8.i1.1
Clinical manifestation | Underlying pathology | Pathological processes of atherosclerosis |
Asymptomatic stenosis Stable or unstable angina pectoris Silent MI Acute MI (NSTEMI and STEMI) Sudden cardiac death | Atheroma positive remodeling Atheroma negative remodeling Plaque rupture/thrombosis Critical stenosis/thrombosis Embolization Spontaneous dissection Anomalous origin/course Coronary spasm Myocardial bridging | Endothelial injury Lipid deposition Oxidative stress/response Inflammation Cellular proliferation/apoptosis Foam cell formation Matrix deposition/degradation Plaque rupture/hematoma/thrombosis Neovascular formation |
- Citation: Dai X, Wiernek S, Evans JP, Runge MS. Genetics of coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. World J Cardiol 2016; 8(1): 1-23
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v8/i1/1.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v8.i1.1