• Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. · May 2021

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    Extracranial Vascular Disease: Carotid Stenosis and Plaque Imaging.

    • Hediyeh Baradaran and Ajay Gupta.
    • Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Electronic address: hediyeh.baradaran@hsc.utah.edu.
    • Neuroimaging Clin. N. Am. 2021 May 1; 31 (2): 157166157-166.

    AbstractCarotid atherosclerosis is an important contributor to ischemic stroke. When imaging carotid atherosclerosis, it is essential to describe both the degree of luminal stenosis and specific plaque characteristics because both are risk factors for cerebrovascular ischemia. Carotid atherosclerosis can be accurately assessed using multiple imaging techniques, including ultrasonography, computed tomography angiography, and magnetic resonance angiography. By understanding the underlying histopathology, the specific plaque characteristics on each of these imaging modalities can be appreciated. This article briefly describes some of the most commonly encountered plaque features, including plaque calcification, intraplaque hemorrhage, lipid-rich necrotic core, and plaque ulceration.Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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