Characterization of healing following atherosclerotic carotid plaque rupture in acutely symptomatic patients: an exploratory study using in vivo cardiovascular magnetic resonance

Characterization of healing following atherosclerotic carotid plaque rupture in acutely symptomatic patients: an exploratory study using in vivo cardiovascular magnetic resonance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Carotid plaque rupture, characterized by ruptured fibrous cap (FC), is associated with subsequent cerebrovascular events. However, ruptured FC may heal following stroke and convey decreased risk of future events. This study aims to c...

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Main Authors: Young Victoria E, Wang Fang, Sadat Umar, Degnan Andrew J, Teng Zhongzhao, Graves Martin J, Chen Shengyong, Gillard Jonathan H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Subjects:
carotid atherosclerosis
rupture
healing
curvature
roughness
CMR
Online Access:http://www.jcmr-online.com/content/13/1/64

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