Predicting asymptomatic coronary artery stenosis by aortic arch plaque in acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease: beyond the cervicocephalic atherosclerosis?

Abstract. Background:. Asymptomatic coronary artery stenosis (ACAS) ≥50% is common in patients with acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease (AICVD), which portends a poor cardiovascular and cerebrovascular prognosis. Identifying ACAS ≥50% early may optimize the clinical management and improve the out...

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Main Authors: Xin Ma, Qi Kong, Chen Wang, Gary Rajah, Yu-Chuan Ding, Yu-Ren Zhang, Xiang-Ying Du, Xin Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2019-04-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000000174