FIG 3. Gadolinium-enhanced CTA images obtained in a 71-year-old man with acute-onset, expressive aphasia and history of "carotid plaque."

A, Reconstructed gadolinium-enhanced CTA image shows mild stenosis of the left carotid bifurcation with scattered atherosclerotic calcification and hypoattenuated plaque.

B, Reconstructed image of the left common carotid artery origin shows mild atherosclerotic calcification without any significant stenosis.