Plaque progression determines the clinical event. (IMAGE)

Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center

Plaque progression determines the clinical event.

Caption

Some plaques do not progress (control group), while some do not progress for a period and then suddenly and rapidly progress in size (type 1 progression). Others grow and progress gradually (type 2 progression). 

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Hean Teik Ong, Jinghong Chen.

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