RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Imaging Carotid Atherosclerosis Plaque Ulceration: Comparison of Advanced Imaging Modalities and Recent Developments
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 664
OP 671
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A5026
VO 38
IS 4
A1 Yuan, J.
A1 Usman, A.
A1 Das, T.
A1 Patterson, A.J.
A1 Gillard, J.H.
A1 Graves, M.J.
YR 2017
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/38/4/664.abstract
AB SUMMARY: Atherosclerosis remains the leading cause of long-term mortality and morbidity worldwide, despite remarkable advancement in its management. Vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques are principally responsible for thromboembolic events in various arterial territories such as carotid, coronary, and lower limb vessels. Carotid plaque ulceration is one of the key features associated with plaque vulnerability and is considered a notable indicator of previous plaque rupture and possible future cerebrovascular events. Multiple imaging modalities have been used to assess the degree of carotid plaque ulceration for diagnostic and research purposes. Early diagnosis and management of carotid artery disease could prevent further cerebrovascular events. In this review, we highlight the merits and limitations of various imaging techniques for identifying plaque ulceration.CE-MRAcontrast-enhanced MRACDUScolor Doppler ultrasoundCEUScontrast-enhanced ultrasoundUSultrasoundXRAx-ray contrast angiography