Background Contrast‐enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a promising imaging modality for the
assessment of plaque vulnerability. We aimed to systematically review and meta‐analyze …

The risk assessment for carotid atherosclerotic lesions involves not only determining the
degree of stenosis but also plaque morphology and its composition. Recently, carotid …

Not only the degree of luminal narrowing but also the plaque morphology and composition
play an important role in risk stratification of carotid atherosclerotic lesions. During the last …

Background Intraplaque neovascularization is considered an important indicator of plaque
vulnerability. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) of carotid arteries improves imaging of …

Purpose To correlate the degree of plaque vulnerability as determined by contrast-
enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with histological findings. Secondary objectives were to …

Objectives The aim of this meta‐analysis was to evaluate the diagnostic value of contrast‐
enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and high‐resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR‐MRI) …

Objectives. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of contrast‐enhanced ultrasound
(CEUS) for atherosclerotic carotid plaque neovascularization. Methods. The electronic …

Previous data have indicated that carotid plaque ulceration is a strong predictor of
cerebrovascular events. Standard ultrasound and color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) scans …

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

Background Vulnerable carotid plaque is closely associated with ischemic stroke. Contrast-
enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI) …