Inflammatory activity plays a central role in the development of carotid rupture-vulnerable
atherosclerotic plaques, which is one of the major contributors to acute ischemic stroke. Our …

Background This study evaluates carotid vulnerable plaques using contrast-enhanced
ultrasound (CEUS) and explores the relationship between vulnerable plaques and …

Objective Intraplaque neovascularization (IPN) is a known indicator of plaque vulnerability,
and is thus considered a predictor of stroke. The morphology and location of the carotid …

Vulnerable carotid plaque easily ruptures and causes cerebral infarction. Plaque
inflammation and neovascularization have both been shown as important characteristics in …

Aim To evaluate the vulnerability of carotid plaque by contrast-enhanced ultrasound, to
study the clinical risk factors of the plaque, and to analyze the relationship between plaque …

BACKGROUND: Early identification of vulnerable plaques at risk of rupture could help
prevent cerebral ischemic stroke in patients with carotid artery disease. OBJECTIVE: To …

Background: Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke. This risk
is related to plaque vulnerability and is characterized by plaque morphology, intraplaque …

Vulnerable carotid plaque is closely related to the occurrence of Ischemic stroke. Therefore,
accurate and rapid identification of the nature of carotid plaques is essential. AS is a chronic …

Background Increasing evidences show that disruption of carotid plaque followed by arterio-
arterial thromboembolism is an important mechanism in the generation of ischemic stroke …

Purpose Carotid atherosclerotic plaque is closely associated with cerebral white matter
lesions (WMLs), while intraplaque neovascularization (IPN) contributes significantly to …