Biomechanics and inflammation in atherosclerotic plaque erosion and plaque rupture: implications for...
Biomechanics and inflammation in atherosclerotic plaque erosion and plaque rupture: implications for cardiovascular events in women
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United States: Public Library of Science
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Although plaque erosion causes approximately 40% of all coronary thrombi and disproportionally affects women more than men, its mechanism is not well understood. The role of tissue mechanics in plaque rupture and regulation of mechanosensitive inflammatory proteins is well established, but their role in plaque erosion is unknown. Given obvious diff...
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Biomechanics and inflammation in atherosclerotic plaque erosion and plaque rupture: implications for cardiovascular events in women
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1619502594
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1619502594
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0111785
