The potential role of IDEAL MRI for identification of lipids and hemorrhage in carotid artery plaques.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2017.12.002
Abstract: Hemorrhage and lipid deposits contribute to instability in atherosclerotic plaques. Unstable carotid artery plaques can lead to cerebral ischemic events. While MRI studies have shown the ability to identify plaque components, the identification of hemorrhage… read more here.
Keywords: artery plaques; carotid artery; muscle; hemorrhage ... See more keywords
Association of HbA1c with carotid artery plaques in patients with coronary heart disease: a retrospective clinical study.
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DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2022.2040822
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels have been shown to be related to carotid artery plaques. However, studies on the relationship between HbA1c levels and carotid artery plaques in patients with coronary heart disease… read more here.
Keywords: hba1c levels; artery plaques; hba1c; carotid artery ... See more keywords
Increased Proximal Wall Shear Stress of Basilar Artery Plaques Associated with Ruptured Fibrous Cap
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DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12101397
Abstract: Plaque rupture of the basilar artery is one of the leading causes of posterior circulation stroke. The present study aimed to investigate the role of fluid dynamics in the ruptured fibrous cap of basilar artery… read more here.
Keywords: artery; fibrous cap; artery plaques; ruptured fibrous ... See more keywords