Evaluation of plaque characteristics in acute coronary syndromes: non-invasive assessment with multi-slice computed tomography and invasive evaluation with intravascular ultrasound radiofrequency data analysis

On MSCT, differences in plaque characterization were demonstrated between patients with ACS and stable CAD. Plaques of ACS patients showed features of vulnerability to rupture on VH IVUS. Potentially, MSCT may be useful for non-invasive identification of atherosclerotic plaque patterns associated with higher risk.