Approximate size of the necrotic core in advanced plaques
| Dimension | Plaque type | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibrous cap atheroma | Thin cap fibroatheroma | Acute plaque rupture | |
| Values of the necrotic core represent the mean (SD). | |||
| Reproduced with permission from Virmani R et al. J Interv Cardiol 2002;15:439–46. | |||
| Length (mean) | 6 mm (range 1–18 mm) | 8 mm (range 2–17 mm) | 9 mm (range 2.5–22 mm) |
| Necrotic core area (mm2) | 1.2 (2.2) | 1.7 (1.1) | 3.8 (5.5) |
| Necrotic core (%) | 15 (20)% | 23 (17)% | 34 (17)% |