Non-invasive techniques have become increasingly vital in modern medicine, providing
valuable diagnostic information without invasive procedures. These techniques encompass …

Embolic stroke of unknown source (ESUS) represents one in five ischemic strokes.
Ipsilateral non-stenotic carotid plaques are identified in 40% of all ESUS. In this narrative …

Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is the first-line surgical intervention for cases of
severe carotid stenoses. Unfortunately, the restenosis rate is high after CEA. This study aims …

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

Asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) due to atherosclerosis is a risk factor for ipsilateral
ischemic cerebrovascular events and cognitive impairment. The prognosis of ACS has …

Atherosclerotic carotid artery stenosis causes about 10–20% of all ischemic strokes through
two main mechanisms: hemodynamic impairment in case of significant stenosis and …

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

Background and purpose Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is a major cause of
ischemic stroke in China, but the prevalence and prognosis of asymptomatic ICAD detected …

Purpose of review Atherosclerosis, a highly pathogenic and lethal disease, is difficult to
locate accurately via conventional imaging because of its scattered and deep lesions …

Background Ischemic stroke, which has a high incidence, disability, and mortality rate, is
mainly caused by carotid atherosclerotic plaque. The difference in the geometric structures …