(a) Occlusive thrombus, multiple levels of coronary artery that resulted in sudden death. (b) Fibrin platelet thrombus at interface with arterial intima

(a) Occlusive thrombus, multiple levels of coronary artery that resulted in sudden death. (b) Fibrin platelet thrombus at interface with arterial intima

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Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected cardiac death that is instantaneous or occurs within a short period of time after onset of symptoms, in a person in a stable state of health. SCD has either a certain etiology (for example, cardiac tamponade or fresh occlusive coronary thrombus), or has one or more morphologic substrates that increase the...

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... should be graded based on extent of stenosis (0%-25%, Grade 1; 26%-50%, Grade 2; 51%-75%, Grade 3; 76%-100%, Grade 4). In case of thrombosis, plaque rupture, plaque erosion or intraplaque hemorrhage should be noted [ Figure 5]. ...