Low-Density Carotid Plaques and the Risk of Stroke

Low-Density Carotid Plaques and the Risk of Stroke

Ischemic stroke is the second cause of death worldwide, and at least a quarter of all ischemic strokes are associated with carotid atherosclerotic disease, the diagnosis of which relies primarily on imaging methods. Traditional risk assessment in carotid atherosclerotic disease has long been based o...

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Main Authors: Chițu Monica, Benedek Theodora, Rat Nora, Hodas Roxana, Mester András, Benedek Annabell, Bordi Lehel, Benedek Imre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2017-03-01
Series:Journal of Interdisciplinary Medicine
Subjects:
carotid atherosclerotic disease
vulnerable plaque
thin fibrous cap
lipid-rich necrotic core
stenosis degree
magnetic resonance imaging
Online Access:http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/jim.2017.2.issue-1/jim-2017-0024/jim-2017-0024.xml?format=INT

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