Value of Intraplaque Neovascularization on Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography in Predicting Ischemic Stroke Recurrence in Patients With Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaque.

Zhe Huang Xue-Qing Cheng Ya-Ni Liu Xiao-Jun Bi You-Bin Deng

Published in: Korean journal of radiology (2023)

Carotid plaque enhancement was a significant and independent predictor of stroke recurrence in patients with ischemic stroke. Furthermore, the addition of plaque enhancement improved the risk stratification capability of the ESRS.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
atrial fibrillation
diffusion weighted
coronary artery disease
magnetic resonance
computed tomography
diffusion weighted imaging
free survival
vascular endothelial growth factor
diabetic retinopathy
subarachnoid hemorrhage