Carotid atherosclerotic plaque rupture and thrombosis are independent risk factors for acute
ischemic cerebrovascular disease. Timely identification of vulnerable plaque can help …

Carotid atherosclerotic plaque rupture and its sequelae are among the leading causes of
acute ischemic stroke. The risk of rupture and subsequent thrombosis is, among others …

MR imaging is well-established as the criterion standard for carotid artery atherosclerosis
imaging. The capability of MR imaging to differentiate numerous plaque components has …

Background The diagnostic value of carotid plaque characteristics based on higher–
resolution vessel wall MRI (HRVW‐MRI) combined with white matter lesion (WML) burden …

Carotid plaque vulnerability features beyond the degree of stenosis may play a key role in
the pathogenesis and recurrence of ischemic cerebrovascular events. This study sought to …

Objective Intraplaque neovascularization (IPN) is a known indicator of plaque vulnerability,
and is thus considered a predictor of stroke. The morphology and location of the carotid …

Objectives Pre-clinical models of human atherosclerosis are extensively used; however,
traditional histological methods do not allow for a holistic view of vascular lesions. We …

Background and Purpose: Shear stress (WSS) is involved in the pathophysiology of
atherosclerotic disease and might affect plaque ulceration. In this case-control study, we …

The intricate characterization of vessel walls is a cornerstone in understanding and
managing vascular diseases, particularly atherosclerosis. MR imaging has revolutionized …

Objective To perform a systematic literature review to assess the usefulness of performing a
magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) with vessel wall imaging (VWI) sequences for the …