Atherosclerosis is a key pathological process that causes a plethora of pathologies,
including coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and ischemic stroke. The silent …

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

Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) imaging methods, including elastography, echogenicity
analysis, and speckle statistical modeling, are available from a single ultrasound (US) radio …

Background Medical image classification is crucial for accurate and efficient diagnosis, and
deep learning frameworks have shown significant potential in this area. When a general …

Pulse wave imaging (PWI) is an ultrasound imaging modality that estimates the wall stiffness
of an imaged arterial segment by tracking the pulse wave propagation. The aim of the …

In patients at high risk for ischemic stroke, clinical carotid ultrasound is often used to grade
stenosis, determine plaque burden and assess stroke risk. Analysis currently requires a …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ultrasound elastography and
echogenicity analysis to discriminate between carotid plaques in patients with symptomatic …

Objectives Assess carotid artery strain and motion in people living with HIV as markers of
premature aging using ultrasound noninvasive vascular elastography (NIVE). Methods …

The carotid artery is one of the most important blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. If
thrombus occurs, it may cause cerebral ischemic stroke and endanger life. Carotid intima …

Ischemic stroke (IS) exhibits a high disability rate, mortality, and recurrence rate, imposing a
serious threat to human survival and health. Its occurrence is affected by various factors …