Relationship among coronary plaque compliance coronary risk factors and tissue characteristics evaluated by integrated backscatter intravascular ultrasound

摘要

BackgroundThe purpose of the present study was to evaluate the mechanical properties of coronary plaques and plaque behavior, and to elucidate the relationship among tissue characteristics of coronary plaques, mechanical properties and coronary risk factors using integrated backscatter intravascular ultrasound (IB-IVUS).