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Łukasz Kołtowski1, Jakub Juszczyk1, Atomu Tajima2
11st Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
JACC. Case Reports
|December 16, 2025
Summary
Intensive, CT-guided lipid-lowering therapy reversed coronary artery plaque burden and improved blood flow, resolving angina symptoms. This approach targets plaque characteristics and physiology, offering an alternative to standard cholesterol-lowering strategies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular imaging and intervention
- Atherosclerosis research
- Lipid metabolism and therapy
Background:
- Aggressive lipid-lowering therapy aims to regress atherosclerosis, but data on improving coronary physiological indexes are limited.
- Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol is the primary target, yet computed tomography (CT)-derived plaque composition and coronary physiology offer new avenues for personalized treatment.
- Current strategies focus on cholesterol levels, with less emphasis on direct plaque modification and functional assessment.
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