Lumen segmentation using a Mask R-CNN in carotid arteries with stenotic atherosclerotic plaque

MJ Kiernan, R Al Mukaddim, CC Mitchell, J Maybock… - Ultrasonics, 2024 - Elsevier
In patients at high risk for ischemic stroke, clinical carotid ultrasound is often used to grade
stenosis, determine plaque burden and assess stroke risk. Analysis currently requires a …

Methods in 'Stroke Prevention in the Wisconsin Native American Population'

HJ Cress, CC Mitchell, SM Wilbrand, UV Wesley… - …, 2024 - karger.com
Native American individuals are more frequently affected by cerebrovascular diseases
including stroke and vascular cognitive decline. The aim of this study is to determine stroke …

In vivo carotid strain imaging using principal strains in longitudinal view

NH Meshram, CC Mitchell, SM Wilbrand… - Biomedical physics …, 2019 - iopscience.iop.org
Carotid plaque rupture can result in stroke or transient ischemic attack that can be
devastating for patients. Ultrasound strain imaging provides a noninvasive method to identify …

Methods in Stroke Prevention in the Wisconsin Native American Population

HJCCC Mitchellb, SM Wilbrandc, UVWGM Morel… - 2024 - karger.com
Native American individuals are more frequently affected by cerebrovascular diseases
including stroke and vascular cognitive decline. The aim of this study was to determine …

Utilizing a mask R-CNN for segmentation of the carotid lumen in subjects with plaque deposition

MJ Kiernan, R Al Mukaddim… - Medical Imaging …, 2024 - spiedigitallibrary.org
In patients deemed at risk of ischemic or embolic stroke, ultrasound elastography can be
used to quantify plaque stability and assess a patient's risk for plaque rupture. Localized …

Lagrangian carotid strain imaging indices normalized to blood pressure for vulnerable plaque

T Varghese, NH Meshram, CC Mitchell… - Journal of Clinical …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Objective Ultrasound Lagrangian carotid strain imaging (LCSI) utilizes
physiological deformation caused by arterial pressure variations to generate strain tensor …

Identifying trends in carotid artery health using strain indices

MJ Kiernan, Y Dou, Y Lee, CC Mitchell… - Medical Imaging …, 2024 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Non-invasive ultrasound imaging has been used to assess changes in the arterial wall such
as changes in stiffness and the presence of plaque and its progression. Typically, stiffer …

Study of the Relationship Between Ultrasound Strain Indices and Cognitive Decline for Vulnerable Carotid Plaque

NH Meshram, D Jackson, CC Mitchell… - 2020 42nd Annual …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A relationship between ultrasound strain indices in carotid plaque to cognitive domains of
executive and language function are studied in 42 symptomatic and 34 asymptomatic …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of Yoga Exercises on Heart Rate Variability Parameters and Perceived Stress in Adolescent Students with High Score in Perceived Stress

S Sancinelli - Open Journal of Medical Psychology, 2022 - scirp.org
Introduction: Hatha Yoga is a widely used form of holistic mind-body therapy for promoting
health, and disease prevention like cardiovascular risks and part of treatment for …

[图书][B] Quantitative Ultrasound Imaging Parameters for Evaluation of Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque

CN Steffel - 2021 - search.proquest.com
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability throughout the world. Clinicians recognize
that carotid atherosclerotic plaque can be a contributing cause of stroke; however, clinical …