Stroke represents a massive public health problem. Carotid atherosclerosis plays a
fundamental part in the occurence of ischaemic stroke. European and US guidelines for …

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 …

Identification of carotid artery atherosclerosis is conventionally based on measurements of
luminal stenosis and surface irregularities using in vivo imaging techniques including …

Vessel wall imaging can depict the morphologies of atherosclerotic plaques, arterial walls,
and surrounding structures in the intracranial and cervical carotid arteries beyond the simple …

Ocular ischemic syndrome encompasses a spectrum of clinical findings that result from
chronic ocular hypoperfusion. It is relatively uncommon, and the diagnosis may be difficult to …

Atherosclerosis involving the carotid arteries has a high prevalence in the population
worldwide. This condition is significant because accidents of the carotid artery plaque are …

Background—Several high-risk morphological features (HRM) of plaques, especially in
combination, are associated with an increased risk of a clinical event. Although plaque …

Carotid atherosclerotic disease constitutes a major modern health problem whose diagnosis
primarily relies on imaging. Grading of stenosis has been long used as the main factor for …

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

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 …