[HTML][HTML] Photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT): technical background and cardio-vascular applications

A Meloni, F Frijia, D Panetta, G Degiorgi, C De Gori… - Diagnostics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) is a new advanced imaging technique that
is going to transform the standard clinical use of computed tomography (CT) imaging …

Dual-energy CT: vascular applications

I Vlahos, R Chung, A Nair… - American Journal of …, 2012 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. Dual-energy CT permits a variety of image reconstructions for the depiction
and characterization of vascular disease. Techniques include visualization of low–and high …

Composition of the stable carotid plaque: insights from a multidetector computed tomography study of plaque volume

KR Nandalur, AD Hardie, P Raghavan, MJ Schipper… - Stroke, 2007 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—Calcification has been associated with carotid plaque stability;
however, an acceptable in vivo method to define plaques based on this component remains …

Imaging of the carotid artery

L Saba, M Anzidei, R Sanfilippo, R Montisci, P Lucatelli… - Atherosclerosis, 2012 - Elsevier
In the study of carotid arteries, modern techniques of imaging allow to analyze various
alterations beyond simple luminal narrowing, including the morphology of atherosclerotic …

[HTML][HTML] Grading of carotid artery stenosis with computed tomography angiography: whether to use the narrowest diameter or the cross-sectional area

K Samarzija, P Milosevic, Z Jurjevic, E Erdeljac - Insights into imaging, 2018 - Springer
Objectives To compare the estimation of carotid artery stenosis by computed tomography
angiography (CTA) based on cross-sectional area versus the smallest diameter …

Exploring deep learning for carotid artery plaque segmentation: atherosclerosis to cardiovascular risk biomarkers

PK Jain, KV Tadepalli, S Roy, N Sharma - Multimedia Tools and …, 2023 - Springer
Atherosclerosis, caused by a variety of extrinsic risk factors, is the major cause of the
cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases that bring high mortality and morbidity …

Reporting standards for angioplasty and stent-assisted angioplasty for intracranial atherosclerosis

HC Schumacher, PM Meyers, RT Higashida… - Stroke, 2009 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—Intracranial cerebral atherosclerosis causes ischemic stroke in a
significant number of patients. Technological advances over the past 10 years have enabled …

[HTML][HTML] Simulation of Platelet, Thrombus and Erythrocyte Hydrodynamic Interactions in a 3D Arteriole with In Vivo Comparison

W Wang, TG Diacovo, J Chen, JB Freund, MR King - PLoS One, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Cylindrical blood vessels, ellipsoid platelets and biconcave-shaped deformable erythrocytes
(RBCs) are important participants in hemostasis and thrombosis. However, due to the …

[HTML][HTML] Reappraisal of velocity criteria for carotid bulb/internal carotid artery stenosis utilizing high-resolution B-mode ultrasound validated with computed tomography …

WE Shaalan, CM Wahlgren, T Desai, G Piano… - Journal of vascular …, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: Reliability of the most commonly used duplex ultrasound (DUS) velocity
thresholds for internal carotid artery (ICA) stenosis has been questioned since these …

Carotid stenosis index revisited with direct CT angiography measurement of carotid arteries to quantify carotid stenosis

ES Bartlett, TD Walters, SP Symons, AJ Fox - Stroke, 2007 - Am Heart Assoc
Background and Purpose—All carotid stenosis ratio methods are based on the inability of
digital subtraction angiography to measure in millimeters. Each method has potential flaws …