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 …

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

Background and Purpose—Atherosclerosis is a diffuse, chronic inflammatory disorder that
involves the vascular, metabolic, and immune systems and leads to plaque vulnerability …

As the burden of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events continue to increase, emerging
evidence supports the concept of plaque vulnerability as a stronger marker of plaque rupture …

Carotid atherosclerosis is a complex and multifactorial disease and a well-established risk
factor for ischemic stroke (Figs. 1 and 2). The degree of carotid stenosis was considered the …

Contemporary imaging methods provide detailed visualization of carotid athero-sclerotic
plaque, enabling a major evolution of in vivo carotid plaque imaging evaluation. The degree …

Vulnerable plaques have been a hot topic in the field of stroke and carotid atherosclerosis.
Currently, risk stratification and intervention of carotid plaques are guided by the degree of …

Carotid artery plaque is a measure of atherosclerosis and is associated with future risk of
atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), which encompasses coronary …

Background: Carotid disease is an important cause of ischemic stroke. Traditionally,
therapeutic efforts in carotid disease have been aimed at identifying carotid stenosis in …

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 …