Several imaging techniques (such as ultrasounds, computed tomography [CT] scan,
magnetic resonance imaging [MRI], positron emission tomography [PET] scan, etc.) can …

Carotid ultrasound allows rapid and reliable quantification of atherosclerosis in humans.
Although the definition of carotid plaque is not uniform, intimal thickening of at least 1.5 mm …

Atherosclerotic disease of the carotid arteries is a crucial risk factor in predicting the
likelihood of future stroke events. In addition, emerging studies suggest that carotid stenosis …

Carotid artery disease is a cause of ischemic stroke and is associated with cognitive decline.
Besides the evaluation of the degree of stenosis, it is also crucial to assess the morphology …

In a clinical perspective better methods to identify subjects at increased cardiovascular risk
are needed. Atherosclerotic plaques of the carotid arteries with low echogenicity have been …

A carotid ultrasonography is a non-invasive technique that provides an accurate and reliable
characterization of the broad spectrum of carotid arteriosclerosis, from the intima-media …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality and disability in developed
countries. According to WHO, an estimated 17.9 million people died from CVDs in 2019 …

Carotid atherosclerosis represents a primary cause for cerebrovascular ischemic events and
its contemporary management includes surgical revascularization for moderate to severe …

Doppler sonography, combining high-resolution imaging and Doppler spectrum analysis,
has proven to be the best choice for safe, noninvasive, low-cost screening for the etiology of …

The role of characterization of plaque as part of the duplex carotid examination is becoming
more important as the significance and relationship of “vulnerable” plaque or unstable …