Inflammation is a new therapeutic target for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Colchicine is a potential cheap option to target inflammation and prevent atherosclerotic plaque destabilization.

From the Department of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia, and the Medical Service, McGuire Veterans Administration Hospital. † Junior assistant resident in medicine, McGuire Veterans ...

Colchicine currently stands at a class IIb ... the full CLEAR OASIS 9 manuscript has been accepted at the New England Journal ...