Embolisation from carotid atherosclerotic plaque is a major cause of ischaemic stroke.
Studies have shown that it is not only the degree of narrowing of the carotid artery but also …

Plaque composition may improve identification of patients at risk of stroke. A new method of
grading ultrasound (US) images to assess plaque composition is described. B-mode US …

The percentage stenosis in the internal carotid artery measured by duplex ultrasound and/or
angiography is the major criterion for selection of patients for carotid endarterectomy …

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a system to identify changes in plaque tissue
type using 3D B-mode ultrasound for use in patients undergoing lipid lowering drug …

Purpose Atherosclerosis is considered a systemic inflammatory vascular
disease.“Vulnerable “plaques in the internal carotid artery are defined as plaques with high …

There is evidence that carotid endarterectomy in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis
will reduce the incidence of stroke [1]. The current practice is to operate on patients based …

Longitudinal study of the impact of lipid lowering therapy on carotid atherosclerosis Page 1
Reassuringly, 72% knew that FH should be considered in adults with a total cholesterol >7.5mmol/l …

Objectives Carotid plaque histology has confirmed that intraplaque hemorrhage and
enlarging lipid-cores are important determinants of plaque rupture and stroke. Noninvasive …

Background and Purpose—Neovascularization associated with plaque vulnerability,
particularly in the plaque shoulder, is susceptible to rupture, causing ischemic events. We …

Introduction Better methods are needed to determine the course of intervention in patients
with atherosclerosis; therefore, plaque characterization is increasing in importance. Current …