Plaque neovascularization detected with contrast-enhanced ultrasound predicts ischaemic stroke recurrence in patients with carotid atherosclerosis.

Pol Camps-Renom Luís Prats-SánchezF CasoniJ M González-de-EchávarriP Marrero-GonzálezI CastrillónR MarínE Jiménez-XarriéR Delgado-MederosA Martínez-DomeñoD Guisado-AlonsoJ Martí-Fàbregas

Published in: European journal of neurology (2020)

In patients with an anterior circulation ischaemic stroke and carotid atherosclerosis, plaque neovascularization detected with CEUS was an independent predictor of stroke recurrence.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced ultrasound
vascular endothelial growth factor
coronary artery disease
cardiovascular disease
free survival
diabetic retinopathy
atrial fibrillation
type diabetes
endothelial cells
brain injury