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 …

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 …

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

Carotid ultrasonography is useful for the assessments of the risk stratification for stroke or
coronary artery disease, because it is a simple, repeatable, and noninvasive procedure. The …

Carotid disease is a major current health problem accounting for a significant part of stroke
patients. Ultrasound with colour Doppler and spectral analysis is the primary imaging …

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

Purpose Our purpose is to assess Multiparametric Ultrasound (MPUS) efficacy for evaluation
of carotid plaque vulnerability and carotid stenosis degree in comparison with Computed …

Purposes Radiomics is a quantitative method able to analyze a high-throughput extraction of
minable imaging features. Herein, we aim to develop a CT angiography-based radiomics …

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 …

Background. Carotid plaque is an undefined risk factor in ischemic stroke and is driven by
inflammation. Mounting evidence suggests that neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is …