The utility of ultrasound and computed tomography in the assessment of carotid artery plaque vulnerability–A mini review

As the burden of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events continues to increase, emerging evidence supports the concept of plaque vulnerability as a strong marker of plaque rupture, and embolization. Qualitative assessment of the plaque can identify the degree of plaque instability. Ultrasound and...

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Main Authors: Aniruddha Singh, Usama Nasir, Jared Segal, Tayyab Ali Waheed, Muhammad Ameen, Hamza Hafeez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2022.1023562/full