Assessment of Mechanisms of Acute Coronary Syndromes and Composition of Culprit Plaques in Patients With and Without Diabetes

The conclusions of studies of plaque composition in diabetic patients are contradictory [(1–3)][1]. Most studies conducted using imaging modalities have shown a stable pattern of atherosclerosis with more calcific components and less lipid content [(1,2)][1]. Likewise, the pathophysiology of acute