What makes plaques vulnerable in CKD What makes plaques vulnerable in CKD?: a fresh look at metalloproteinases  Carmine Zoccali, Sidy Seck  Kidney International  Volume 78, Issue 12, Pages 1206-1208 (December 2010) DOI: 10.1038/ki.2010.366 Copyright © 2010 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions

Figure 1 Histological classification of atherosclerotic lesions. This updated classification of the American Heart Association1 is discussed in detail in the main text. Thick lines identify preferential pathways of lesion evolution. The red box highlights type VI plaques, which are the riskiest lesions. Red lines identify a vicious cycle that may rapidly lead to vessel occlusion. Kidney International 2010 78, 1206-1208DOI: (10.1038/ki.2010.366) Copyright © 2010 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions