Objective A comprehensive understanding of atherosclerotic middle cerebral artery (MCA)
plaques aids physicians in diagnosis and treatment of ischemic stroke. High-resolution …

Background To determine the predictive value of carotid plaque characteristics for the
improvement of cognition in patients with moderate-to-severe carotid stenosis after carotid …

In the evaluation of embolic strokes of undetermined source, great emphasis is often placed
on cardiovascular disease, namely on atrial fibrillation. Other pathophysiologic mechanisms …

Background: Intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH) is associated with plaque progression and
ischemic events, and plaque lipid content (% lipid core) predicts the residual atherosclerotic …

Carotid plaque vulnerability features beyond the degree of stenosis may play a key role in
the pathogenesis and recurrence of ischemic cerebrovascular events. This study sought to …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Chronic carotid artery occlusion remains a poorly
understood risk factor for subsequent stroke, and potential revascularization is dependent …

Degree of luminal stenosis is generally considered to be an important indicator for judging
the risk of atherosclerosis burden. However, patients with the same or similar degree of …

Purpose Motion related artifact is a challenge for MRI, especially when imaging regions like
the carotid artery where complex motion (abrupt and bulk motion) may occur. This study …

Atherosclerosis can affect multiple arteries, and result in stroke and heart disease. Clinical
and conventional imaging is insufficient to predict the progression of atherosclerosis. This …

Background and Purpose This study aimed to investigate the arterial disease risk factors for
the progression of intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH) in patients with carotid atherosclerosis …