Which mechanism best explains acute coronary syndrome in atherosclerosis?
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Correct answer: Plaque rupture with thrombosis
Acute coronary syndrome usually results from plaque rupture followed by thrombus formation. This sudden occlusion compromises myocardial blood flow.
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