Figure 3From: Cardiovascular magnetic resonance in carotid atherosclerotic diseaseThe rupture prone atherosclerotic plaque has a thin fibrous cap overlaying a large necrotic core. This Movat's Pentachrome stain shows a carotid plaque with a large necrotic core (block arrow) containing hemorrhage (red staining). The fibrous cap shows a dramatic thinning near the shoulder of the core (arrow in the lumen). (Magnification 10×)Back to article page