Intraplaque neovascularization combined with plaque elasticity for predicting ipsilateral stroke in patients with asymptomatic mild carotid stenosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intraplaque neovascularization (IPN) is a biomarker for vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques and can be effectively visualized via contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). Plaque elasticity is influenced by elements such as lipid core and fibrosis and can be quantitatively assessed on shear wave elastography (SWE). Studies combining the use of CEUS and SWE for the assessment of stroke risk are currently lacking. Our study thus aimed to determine the predictive value of IPN combined with plaque elasticity among patients with asymptomatic carotid plaque.

Methods

Consecutive patients with mild carotid stenosis who underwent CEUS and SWE were retrospectively analyzed. IPN was graded according to the presence and location of microbubbles within the plaque, while plaque elast

SUBMITTER: Zhang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11250308 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature