Non-stenotic Carotid Plaques in Embolic Stroke of Unknown Source

Non-stenotic Carotid Plaques in Embolic Stroke of Unknown Source

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 review, we summarize the evidence supporting the potential causal relationship between ESUS and non-stenotic carotid plaques;...

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Main Authors: Joseph Kamtchum-Tatuene, Ali Z. Nomani, Sarina Falcione, Danielle Munsterman, Gina Sykes, Twinkle Joy, Elena Spronk, Maria Isabel Vargas, Glen C. Jickling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
stroke
carotid stenosis
carotid plaque
biomarkers
atherosclerosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.719329/full

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