Diagnosis of the Vulnerability of Carotid Atherosclerosis Plaque
- VernacularTitle:颈动脉粥样硬化斑块易损性的诊断
- Author:
Fei FENG
;
Yajun JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
vulnerable;
plaque;
ischemic;
stroke;
risk factor
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2008;16(11):852-857
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The vulnerable carotid atherosclerosis plaque is an important risk factor for ischemic stroke.However,there are no objective diagnostic criteria for the vulnerability of carotid atherosclerosis plaque in clinical practice now.This article reviews the progress in the diagnosis of vulnerable plaque from the aspects of ultrasound,CT,MRL cerebral angiography,and biochemical indexes.
