Identification and management of non-obstructive high-risk coronary artery plaque

About this episode

This episode discusses the identification and management of non-obstructive high-risk coronary artery plaque with insights from experts.

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor Professor James Rudd is joined by Dr Craig Balmforth from the University of Edinburgh. They discuss the rationale for identifying high-risk plaque, how imaging can help, and emerging therapies, including PCI. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a positive review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps us to reach more people - thanks! Link to published paper:https://heart.bmj.com/content/112/1/13.long

People in this episode

Host: Professor James Rudd

Guest: Dr Craig Balmforth

Topics covered

• coronary artery plaque
• high-risk plaque
• imaging
• emerging therapies
• PCI

Keywords

• coronary artery disease
• high-risk plaque
• imaging techniques
• PCI
• cardiology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Edinburgh

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