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Stabilization of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2001; 29(6): 379-385

Stabilization of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque

Tuğrul OKAY1

Acute coronary syndromes results mainly from rupture of a vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque. Regular exercising, quit to smoke, lipid lowering agents, angiatensin converting enzyme inhibitors have been shown to reduce the ineidence of acute coronary syndromes presumably through plaque stablization. The evidence supporting plaque stablization by these agents and the mechanisms by which these agents stablize plaques are discussed in this rev iew.

Keywords: Plaque stablization, lipid Iowering agents, ACE inhibitors

How to cite this article
Tuğrul OKAY. Stabilization of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaque. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2001; 29(6): 379-385
Manuscript Language: Turkish


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