Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in the course of atherosclerosis are one of the most critical
public health problems in the world. Endothelial cells synthesize numerous biologically …

The atherosclerotic vascular disease is a cardiovascular continuum in which the main role is
attributed to atherosclerosis, from its appearance to its associated complications. The …

Carotid atherosclerotic plaque rupture and thrombosis are independent risk factors for acute
ischemic cerebrovascular disease. Timely identification of vulnerable plaque can help …

Ultrasound (US) imaging, due to its capabilities of real-time imaging, portability, low cost and
favorable safety, is frequently used as a diagnostic modality for the visualization of different …

Background Atherosclerosis in carotid arteries can remain clinically undetected in its early
development until an acute cerebrovascular event such as stroke emerges. Recently …

Carotid artery disease has traditionally been assessed based on the degree of luminal
narrowing. However, this approach, which solely relies on carotid stenosis, is currently being …

The inferior vena cava (IVC) is the largest vein in the body. It returns deoxygenated blood to
the heart from the tissues placed under the diaphragm. The size and dynamics of the IVC …

Although atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis (ARAS) is strictly associated with high
cardiovascular risk and mortality, it often may remain unrecognized being clinically silent …

Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common diagnosed cardiovascular
disease in dogs. Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) tests …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether contrast-enhanced
ultrasound (CEUS) is more advantageous than conventional ultrasound in the diagnosis of …