OBJECTIVE: The association between carotid plaque calcification and clinical ischemic
events is unclear. The aim of this study was to systematically review published studies …

BACKGROUND: Although coronary calcification quantification is an established approach
for cardiovascular risk assessment, the value of quantifying carotid calcification is less clear …

OBJECTIVE: We undertook this study to quantitate differences in the degree of calcification
between symptomatic and asymptomatic plaques removed at carotid endarterectomy (CEA) …

Background Carotid plaques with a high degree of calcification are usually considered at
low embolic risk. However, since a precise evaluation of the extent of calcification is not …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: CT is considered the standard reference both for
quantification and characterization of carotid artery calcifications. Our aim was to investigate …

Background: There is a growing amount of evidence suggesting that the composition of
carotid atherosclerotic plaques may be of clinical relevance. Yet, little is known on the …

OBJECTIVE: The prognostic implications of carotid plaque calcification (CPC) relative to
subsequent vascular events are unclear. Our aim was to determine the association between …

BACKGROUND: CTA is a widely available imaging examination that may allow the
evaluation of high-risk carotid plaque features. PURPOSE: Our aim was to evaluate the …

The role of calcium in atherosclerosis is controversial and the relationship between vascular
calcification and plaque vulnerability is not fully understood. Although calcifications are …

Background and Purpose—Calcification has been associated with carotid plaque stability;
however, an acceptable in vivo method to define plaques based on this component remains …