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Figure 4 Pathological morphology of vulnerable plaques.
This figure depicts the pathological morphology of vulnerable plaques, featuring a large lipid core enveloped by a thin fibrous cap. This unstable structure is prone to rupture under the influence of blood flow shear stress, leading to thrombosis and subsequent acute cardiovascular events.
- Citation: Lu ZY, Li YF, Bao L, Wang XT, Wu H, Xu YF, Wang Y, Chen Y. Assessing residual cardiovascular risk and vulnerable plaques via non-traditional lipids: From biomarkers to novel targets for precision therapy. World J Cardiol 2026; 18(8): 123626
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v18/i8/123626.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.123626