Stroke represents a massive public health problem. Carotid atherosclerosis plays a
fundamental part in the occurence of ischaemic stroke. European and US guidelines for …

The use of ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) has become an integral component of
echocardiography practice. Since the 2008 American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) …

Importance There is an ongoing debate regarding the management of asymptomatic carotid
stenosis. Previous studies have reported imaging features of high-risk plaques that could …

Acute ischemic stroke is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and its
incidence is about 200 per 100,000 population per year (1). Approximately 20% of patients …

Purpose Our purpose is to assess Multiparametric Ultrasound (MPUS) efficacy for evaluation
of carotid plaque vulnerability and carotid stenosis degree in comparison with Computed …

Rupture of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque is the major pathological cause of luminal
thrombosis in acute coronary syndromes. Since foamy macrophages have been identified …

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

Due to the intrinsic non-invasive nature, cost-effectiveness, high safety, and real-time
capabilities, besides diagnostic imaging, ultrasound as a typical mechanical wave has been …

Objective Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging is a powerful noninvasive
modality offering numerous potential diagnostic and therapeutic applications in vascular …

Despite steady advances in medical care, cardiovascular disease remains one of the main
causes of death and long-term morbidity worldwide. Up to 30% of strokes are associated …