AS-87: Relation between N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Coronary Plaque Components in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: Virtual Histology Intravascular Ultrasound Analysis

Young Joon Hong,Youngkeun Ahn,Doo Sun Sim,Nam Sik Yoon,Hyun Ju Yoon,Kye Hun Kim,Hyung Wook Park,Ju Han Kim,Myung Ho Jeong,Jeong Gwan Cho,Jong Chun Park,Jung Chaee Kang

doi:10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.01.135

AS-87: Relation between N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide and Coronary Plaque Components in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: Virtual Histology Intravascular Ultrasound Analysis

Young Joon Hong, Youngkeun Ahn + Show 10 more

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2009.01.135

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Journal: The American Journal of Cardiology

Publication Date: Apr 1, 2009

Affiliation: Chonnam National University Hospital

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The N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) is a sensitive indicator of hemodynamic stress, and its increased level is associated with higher mortality in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Virtual Histology intravascular ultrasound analysis (VH IVUS) can provide quantitative information on plaque components.

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