Carotid plaque-RADS: a novel stroke risk classification system
Background Carotid artery atherosclerosis is highly prevalent in the general population and
is a well-established risk factor for acute ischemic stroke. Although the morphological …
is a well-established risk factor for acute ischemic stroke. Although the morphological …
Roadmap consensus on carotid artery plaque imaging and impact on therapy strategies and guidelines: an international, multispecialty, expert review and position …
Current guidelines for primary and secondary prevention of stroke in patients with carotid
atherosclerosis are based on the quantification of the degree of stenosis and symptom …
atherosclerosis are based on the quantification of the degree of stenosis and symptom …
Imaging of the carotid artery vulnerable plaque
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 …
worldwide. This condition is significant because accidents of the carotid artery plaque are …
[HTML][HTML] Review of imaging biomarkers for the vulnerable carotid plaque
Identification of carotid artery atherosclerosis is conventionally based on measurements of
luminal stenosis. However, histopathologic studies demonstrate considerable differences …
luminal stenosis. However, histopathologic studies demonstrate considerable differences …
Carotid plaque composition and the importance of non-invasive in imaging stroke prevention
Luminal stenosis has been the standard feature for the current management strategies in
patients with atherosclerotic carotid disease. Histological and imaging studies show …
patients with atherosclerotic carotid disease. Histological and imaging studies show …
The vulnerable carotid artery plaque: current imaging methods and new perspectives
N Nighoghossian, L Derex, P Douek - Stroke, 2005 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—Atherosclerosis is a diffuse, chronic inflammatory disorder that
involves the vascular, metabolic, and immune systems and leads to plaque vulnerability …
involves the vascular, metabolic, and immune systems and leads to plaque vulnerability …
Computer-assisted carotid plaque characterisation
N El-Barghouty, G Geroulakos, A Nicolaides… - European Journal of …, 1995 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE:: To determine the relationship between plaque echogenicity as measured by
computer and the incidence of cerebral brain infarction. PATIENTS AND METHODS:: Eighty …
computer and the incidence of cerebral brain infarction. PATIENTS AND METHODS:: Eighty …
Symptomatic carotid atherosclerotic disease: correlations between plaque composition and ipsilateral stroke risk
DPJ Howard, GW Van Lammeren, PM Rothwell… - Stroke, 2015 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—For symptomatic patients with carotid artery stenosis, the risk
benefit for surgical intervention may vary among patient groups. Various modalities of …
benefit for surgical intervention may vary among patient groups. Various modalities of …
Prediction of high-risk plaque development and plaque progression with the carotid atherosclerosis score
D Xu, DS Hippe, HR Underhill… - JACC: Cardiovascular …, 2014 - jacc.org
Objectives: The goal of this prospective study was to evaluate the carotid atherosclerosis
score (CAS) for predicting the development of high-risk plaque features and plaque burden …
score (CAS) for predicting the development of high-risk plaque features and plaque burden …
[HTML][HTML] Carotid plaque imaging and the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Carotid artery plaque is a measure of atherosclerosis and is associated with future risk of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which encompasses coronary …
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which encompasses coronary …