Sudden Coronary Death: Atherosclerosis

Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
1. Determine the main causes of an acute myocardial infarction
2. Discuss the association of stable plaques in relation to greater calcification and diffuse atherosclerosis
3. Discuss coronary heart disease and plaque erosion in young women as a common cause of acute coronary syndrome