Advanced ultrasound methods in assessment of carotid plaque instability: a prospective multimodal study

Abstract Background A significant proportion of ischemic strokes are caused by emboli from atherosclerotic, unstable carotid artery plaques. The selection of patients for endarterectomy in current clinical practice is primarily based on the degree of carotid artery stenosis and clinical symptoms. Ho...

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Principais autores:	M. Zamani, K. Skagen, H. Scott, D. Russell, M. Skjelland
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	BMC 2020-01-01
Colecção:	BMC Neurology
Assuntos:	Superb microvascular imaging Unstable carotid plaque Carotid plaque -neovascularization Vulnerable plaque imaging Shear wave Elastography Contrast enhanced ultrasound
Acesso em linha:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-020-1620-z
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