Patterns and implications of artery remodeling based on high-resolution vessel wall imaging in symptomatic severe basilar artery stenosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge regarding the influence of arterial remodeling patterns on plaque characteristics and postoperative outcomes in patients with severe basilar artery (BA) stenosis after endovascular treatment is lacking. The purpose of this study was to investigate plaque characteristics, remodeling patterns, and perioperative outcomes in patients with severe BA stenosis.

Methods

A prospective cohort study was conducted on symptomatic patients with severe BA stenosis who underwent high-resolution MRI before endovascular treatment. The remodeling index, plaque burden, and area of stenosis were evaluated for each plaque. Based on the remodeling index calculated by high-resolution MRI, remodeling patterns were classified as negative remodeling (NR) or non-negative remodeling

SUBMITTER: Luo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10102780 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature