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I heard ct angiograms can show plaque composition. so does this mean it shows which plaques are vulnerable?

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CT plaque: CT does not specify vulnerable plaque. Where there is one kind there usually is multiple forms also present but the ones that rupture don't necessarily get identified or predicted by the CT.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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