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Atherosclerotic plaques exhibit a series of features that are similar to those of chronic inflammation. Based on the fact that during inflammation several cell types synthesize and secrete a group II phospholipase A2 (PLA2), an immunohistochemical study was undertaken to explore whether this enzyme can be identified in human atherosclerotic lesions. Tissue specimens obtained from 13 patients who...
The clinical presentation and prognosis of coronary atherosclerosis depend more on plaque type than on plaque size. Stable plaques may narrow the arterial lumen and cause stable angina pectoris but are, otherwise, relatively harmless. In contrast, vulnerable plaques may rupture and thrombose, which is a potentially life-threatening event, being responsible for the development of the acute coronary...
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