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ArticleJournal of Zhejiang University. Science. B2015

Feasibility of diagnosing unstable plaque in patients with acute coronary syndrome using iMap-IVUS.

Jian Liu, Zhao Wang, Wei-min Wang, Qi Li, Yu-liang Ma, Chuan-fen Liu, Ming-yu Lu, Hong Zhao

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Jian LiuDepartment of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.
Zhao WangDepartment of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.
Wei-min WangDepartment of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.
Qi LiDepartment of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.
Yu-liang MaDepartment of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.
Chuan-fen LiuDepartment of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.
Ming-yu LuDepartment of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.
Hong ZhaoDepartment of Cardiology, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing 100044, China.

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objectiveTo compare the plaque composition between stable and unstable plaques, characterize unstable plaque by using iMap-intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and quantify the diagnostic criteria for unstable plaque.

methodsThirty-three acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients who had undergone coronary angiography and IVUS from February 19, 2014 to December 19, 2014 at Peking University People's Hospital were enrolled in the study. Baseline data were collected. The patients were divided into two groups according to their gray-scale IVUS imaging, stable plaque and unstable plaque. A difference-in-difference evaluation was performed using the baseline data and off-line iMap imaging results between the two groups. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was constructed to obtain the optimal cut-off value to diagnose unstable plaque.

resultsPercentages of fibrotic and necrotic tissues, absolute values of lipidic, necrotic, and calcified tissues, and plaque burden were independent predictors for unstable plaque. Absolute necrotic area was the best predictor and exhibited the highest diagnostic value for plaque vulnerability (area under the curve (AUC)=0.806, P=0.000, 95% CI (0.718, 0.894)). The cut-off score for predicting unstable plaque was 4.0 mm(2).

conclusionsThis study attempted to propose a cut-off value based on absolute necrotic area using iMap-IVUS to predict plaque vulnerability in patients with ACS. This score might provide a valuable reference for diagnosing unstable plaque.

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Acute Coronary SyndromeAgedFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNecrosisPlaque, AtheroscleroticUltrasonography, InterventionalAcute coronary syndromeIntravascular ultrasoundUnstable plaque

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