AIM: Beside the degree of stenosis, plaque morphology obtained by the B mode ultrasound
technique has been considered to define the plaque at risk for cerebrovascular events, and …

Objective. The role of vascular risk factors in atherosclerosis development is well
established, whereas risk factors involved in determining plaque vulnerability are still a …

Background: Ultrasound is the most commonly used imaging modality for assessing carotid
artery stenosis. A number of studies have demonstrated that surface irregularities …

Background: The optimal treatment of asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) is controversial.
To optimize the risk-benefit ratio of carotid artery revascularization, it is crucial to identify …

Carotid thickening and plaque detected by B-mode imaging ultrasound are useful to
improve the ischemic risk evaluation in asymptomatic subjects over and beyond the …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of a novel ultrasound-
based carotid plaque risk index (CPRI) in predicting the presence of cerebrovascular …

OBJECTIVE:: To determine the influence of carotid plaque morphology and severity of
stenosis on symptoms of cerebrovascular disease and cerebral infarction. PATIENTS AND …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Studies evaluating the association between carotid
plaque composition and occurrence of ischemic cerebrovascular disease reveal …

Active carotid plaques are associated with atheroembolism and neurological events; its
identification is crucial for stroke prevention. High‐definition ultrasound (HDU) can be used …

Background and Purpose Ultrasonography is increasingly used in vascular research, but
there is limited information about the reproducibility of the ultrasound method for screening …