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Microphotographs of coronary plaque rupture and erosion with thrombi
Ruptured plaque comprises large necrotic core and disrupted thin fibrous cap accompanied by thrombus formation. Eroded plaque is fibrous and rich in smooth muscle cells, without visible atheromatous component. Both types of thrombi comprise platelets and fibrin (Ref. 8, with permission).
