Comparison of 18-F Sodium Fluoride Uptake in Culprit Plaques Between Acute Coronary Syndrome and Stable Angina

Comparison of 18-F Sodium Fluoride Uptake in Culprit Plaques Between Acute Coronary Syndrome and Stable Angina

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the correlations between active calcification and vulnerable plaque.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age more than 20
• Acute coronary syndrome or stable angina

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindications to the use of heparin, aspirin, clopidogrel, stainless metal, contrast media
• Acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction within 12hours, heart failure, cardiac shock
• Any serious medical comorbidity such that the subject's life expectancy is less than 24 months
• Ejection fraction less than 30
• Serum creatinine level of 1.5mg/dl and over
• Vasculitis
• Unwillingness or inability to cooperate or to give informed consent