An Integrated Backscatter Ultrasound Technique for the Detection of Coronary and Carotid Atherosclerotic Lesions
The instability of carotid and coronary plaques has been reported to be associated with acute coronary syndrome, strokes and other cerebrovascular events. Therefore, recognition of the tissue characteristics of carotid and coronary plaques is important to understand and prevent coronary and cerebral...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Sensors |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/15/1/979 |