Abstract 17948: In-vivo Visualization of Increased and Persistent Vascular Lipid Deposition by Nirs and Ivus Predicts Subsequent Development of High-Risk Atherosclerotic Lesions

Introduction: Thin-cap fibroatheromas are the pathologic cause of acute coronary syndromes and ischemic sudden death. Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) detects lipid concentration in the arterial w...