Changes in Atherosclerotic Plaque Composition with Anti-Lipid Therapy as Detected by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

TY - JOUR

T1 - Changes in Atherosclerotic Plaque Composition with Anti-Lipid Therapy as Detected by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography

AU - Thomas, Drew

AU - Marcelin, Darma

AU - Almeida, Shone

N1 - Lipid management remains the mainstay of cardiovascular disease prevention. Drugs that target cholesterol reduction, such as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) and proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors, have shown significant mortality and morbidity benefit. Predominantly targeting low-density lipoprotein (LDL). These drugs have been indicated to reduce lipid composition and plaque proliferation.

PY - 2021/4/1

Y1 - 2021/4/1

UR - https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/76084

U2 - 10.5772/INTECHOPEN.96673

DO - 10.5772/INTECHOPEN.96673

M3 - Article

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