Open AccessAtherosclerotic carotid plaques: Multimodality imaging with contrast-enhanced ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging
Author(s) -
Divyata Hingwala,
Kesavadas Chandrasekhakan,
Bejoy Thomas,
PN Sylaja,
Madathipat Unnikrishnan,
T.R. Kapilamoorthy
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
annals of indian academy of neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.427
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 1998-3549
pISSN - 0972-2327
DOI - 10.4103/aian.aian_122_17
Subject(s) - medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , neurovascular bundle , radiology , ultrasound , carotid bifurcation , contrast enhanced ultrasound , neovascularization , magnetic resonance angiography , contrast (vision) , computed tomography angiography , angiography , stenosis , nuclear medicine , angiogenesis , pathology , artificial intelligence , computer science
The imaging of carotid plaques has undergone a paradigm shift increasing importance being given to plaque characterization. Patients with "vulnerable" plaques are more prone to develop future neurovascular events.