Observational studies of necrotic core progression identify intraplaque hemorrhage as a
critical factor in atherosclerotic plaque growth and destabilization. The rapid accumulation of …

Since their discovery, antimicrobial drugs have proved remarkably effective for the control of
bacterial infections. However, it was soon evident that bacterial pathogens were unlikely to …

Polymer-based sirolimus- (Cypher) and paclitaxel-eluting (Taxus) drug eluting stents have
become the treatment of choice for patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease …

… Two struts with overlying thrombus are shown at high power in H. Note the absence of
neointimal coverage of the Taxus struts with overlying … A BMS at 124 days is shown in G and H. …

Background Intraplaque hemorrhage is common in advanced coronary atherosclerotic
lesions. The relation between hemorrhage and the vulnerability of plaque to disruption may …

… The slides were then placed in 3.0% H 2 O 2 for 20 minutes, followed by immunostaining
using a cocktail of endothelial markers CD31 (dilution, 1:100; Dako, Carpenteria, Calif) and …

… Because of hypersensitivity to vancomycin, he was treated with linezolid 600 mg orally
every 12 h. The dialysis catheter was not replaced during this time. 1 month after the original …

While the concept of plaquevulnerability'implies a propensity towards thrombosis, the term
vulnerable was originally intended to provide a morphologic description consistent with …

Importance Administration of hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin for the treatment
of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)–associated pneumonia carries increased risk of …

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to assess trends in endothelial coverage and
recovery among leading polymer-based drug-eluting stents (DES). Background : Autopsy …