Carotid atherosclerotic disease constitutes a major modern health problem whose diagnosis
primarily relies on imaging. Grading of stenosis has been long used as the main factor for …

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Ultrasonography (US) is the first-line modality for the evaluation of vascular pathology.
Although well-established for many diseases, US has inherent limitations that can …

Identification of carotid artery atherosclerosis is conventionally based on measurements of
luminal stenosis and surface irregularities using in vivo imaging techniques including …

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common genetic cause of premature cardiovascular
disease (CVD). The reported prevalence rates for both heterozygous FH (HeFH) and …

A significant portion of ischemic stroke is on account of emboli caused by fibrous cap rupture
of vulnerable plaque with intraplaque neovascularization as a significant triggering factor to …

Atherosclerotic plaque remains the primary cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Accurate assessment of the degree of atherosclerotic plaque is critical for predicting the risk …

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is increasingly being used to identify patients with
carotid plaques that are vulnerable to rupture, so-called vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques …

Background and objective Carotid artery atherosclerosis is an important cause of stroke.
Ultrasound imaging has been widely used in the diagnosis of atherosclerosis. Therefore …

Carotid atherosclerotic disease leading to carotid stenosis is an important cause of ischemic
strokes. Pivotal clinical trials performed in the United States (NASCET [North American …