Morphologic Findings of Coronary Atherosclerotic Plaques in Diabetics

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Authors

Allen Burke · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Frank D. Kolodgie · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Arthur W. Zieske · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

David R. Fowler · University of Maryland, Baltimore

Deena K. Weber · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

P.Jacob Varghese · Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans

Abstract

In sudden coronary death, inflammation and necrotic core size play a greater role in the progression of atherosclerosis in diabetic subjects. The expression of RAGE and EN-RAGE may further compromise cell survival and promote plaque destabilization.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Glycation End Products research S100 Proteins and Annexins Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology

Volume 24, Issue 7, pp. 1266-1271

DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.0000131783.74034.97

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