Heterogeneous plaque-lumen geometry is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events.
Sophie Z GuYuan HuangCharis CostopoulosBenn JessneyChristos BourantasZhongzhao TengSylvain LosdatAkiko MaeharaLorenz RäberGregg W StoneMartin R BennettPublished in: European heart journal open (2023)
Plaque-lumen geometric heterogeneity is increased in MACE vs. no-MACE-NCLs, and inclusion of geometric heterogeneity improves the ability of imaging to predict MACE. Assessment of geometric parameters may provide a simple method of plaque risk stratification.