Carotid artery stenosis is a well-established risk factor of ischemic stroke, contributing to up
to 10%-20% of strokes or transient ischemic attacks. Many clinical trials over the last 20 …

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) is a widely expressed ligand-
modulated transcription factor that governs the expression of genes involved in …

Atherosclerosis, a complex cardiovascular disease, is a leading cause of mortality and
morbidity worldwide. Oxidative stress and inflammation are both involved in the …

Background Multispectral optical imaging has the capability of resolving hemoglobin, lipid,
and water. Volumetric multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) is a hybrid imaging …

Background: Ultrasound is the most commonly used imaging modality for assessing carotid
artery stenosis. A number of studies have demonstrated that surface irregularities …

Atherosclerosis is the root of approximately one‐third of global mortalities. Nanotechnology
exhibits splendid prospects to combat atherosclerosis at the molecular level by engineering …

Identification of carotid artery atherosclerosis is conventionally based on measurements of
luminal stenosis. However, histopathologic studies demonstrate considerable differences …

Despite steady advances in medical care, cardiovascular disease remains one of the main
causes of death and long-term morbidity worldwide. Up to 30% of strokes are associated …

Ischemic stroke from thromboembolic sources is linked to carotid artery atherosclerotic
disease with a trend toward medical management in asymptomatic patients. Extent of …

Carotid revascularization may lead to improved cognitive function beyond stroke prevention.
This article summarizes the conclusions from available studies on the effects of carotid …