Insufficient treatment of vulnerable plaque in the coronary arteries lead to costly and health impairing re-catheterizations In 2015, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) affected 110 million people and resulted in 8.9 million deaths worldwide. CAD occurs when the arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood become hardened and narrowed, due to the buildup of cholesterol and plaque on their inner walls. Current treatment: To open the blocked coronary arteries, 80% of the patients are treated using a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
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