Value of carotid intima thickness in assessing advanced carotid plaque vulnerability: a study based on carotid artery ultrasonography and carotid plaque histology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research has shown that carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) could help to predict carotid plaque (CP) progression in patients with mild carotid stenosis. However, the debate continues as to the value of carotid intima thickness (CIT) in monitoring the development of CP in patients with severe carotid stenosis. This study sought to evaluate the relationships between CIT and the ultrasonic characteristics of CP and to analyze the value of CIT and the ultrasonic parameters of CP in assessing plaque vulnerability in advanced human carotid atherosclerosis.

Methods

A total of 55 individuals who underwent carotid endarterectomy (CEA) were included in the study (mean age: 65±7 years; female: 9.1%). CIMT and CIT were examined at the common carotid artery (CCA). Plaque te

SUBMITTER: Zhao YC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10895139 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature