Imaging Carotid Atherosclerosis Plaque Ulceration: Comparison of Advanced Imaging Modalities and Recent Developments.
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol
; 38(4): 664-671, 2017 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-28007772
ABSTRACT
Atherosclerosis remains the leading cause of long-term mortality and morbidity worldwide, despite remarkable advancement in its management. Vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques are principally responsible for thromboembolic events in various arterial territories such as carotid, coronary, and lower limb vessels. Carotid plaque ulceration is one of the key features associated with plaque vulnerability and is considered a notable indicator of previous plaque rupture and possible future cerebrovascular events. Multiple imaging modalities have been used to assess the degree of carotid plaque ulceration for diagnostic and research purposes. Early diagnosis and management of carotid artery disease could prevent further cerebrovascular events. In this review, we highlight the merits and limitations of various imaging techniques for identifying plaque ulceration.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Diagnóstico por Imagen
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Enfermedades de las Arterias Carótidas
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Estenosis Carotídea
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Placa Aterosclerótica
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido