Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI
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J Magn Reson Imaging · Feb 2021
Associations Between Carotid Plaque Characteristics and Improvement of Cerebral Blood Perfusion in Patients With Moderate to Severe Carotid Stenosis Undergoing Carotid Endarterectomy.
The relationship between plaque characteristics and their predictive value for perioperative cerebral blood flow (CBF) are unknown. ⋯ Carotid plaque burden and components, particularly LRNC, might be effective indicators for CBF change following CEA. Level of Evidence 1 Technical Efficacy Stage 5.