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Characteristics of Unstable Carotid Plaques – New Image Modalities

Folia Medica, 2019
Ischemic stroke is a socially significant health problem due to high mortality and disability. One of the leading causes for cerebrovascular accidents is the carotid atherosclerosis.
Peycheva Marieta V., Zahariev Zahari I., Velkova Kichka G., Chervenkov Lyubomir   +3 more
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A model to predict unstable carotid plaques in population with high risk of stroke [PDF]

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders, 2020
Background Several models have been developed to predict asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS), however these models did not pay much attention to people with lower level of stenosis (
Junxiong Yin, Chuanyong Yu, Hongxing Liu, Mingyang Du, Feng Sun, Cheng Yu, Lixia Wei, Chongjun Wang, Xiaoshan Wang   +8 more
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Identification of Patients with a Histologically Unstable Carotid Plaque Using Ultrasonic Plaque Image Analysis [PDF]

European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2014
In patients with carotid stenosis the risk of stroke is highest in the first few days after onset of symptoms and it is low in asymptomatic patients. The ability to identify patients with a high (or low) probability of having a histologically unstable plaque might become a complimentary method that can refine the indications for surgical intervention ...
Matthew J Bown, A R Naylor, A R Naylor
exaly   +4 more sources

Interleukin-4, hemopexin, and lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 are significantly increased in patients with unstable carotid plaque

Open Chemistry, 2019
This study aimed to compare the plasma levels of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), hemopexin (Hpx), and interleukin-4 (IL-4) in patients with carotid artery atherosclerosis based on neurological symptoms and plaque histopathology and to ...
Stefanic Peter, Sihotsky Vladimir, Hertelyova Zdenka, Kopolovets Ivan, Mathews Abraham John, Toth Stefan, Kubikova Maria, Svajdler Peter, Mucha Rastislav, Vasko Lukas, Virag Michal, Pribula Vit, Pella Dominik, Frankovicova Maria   +13 more
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Nonlinear Association Between Atherogenic Index of Plasma and Unstable Carotid Plaque: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
Background: The atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) is a marker of lipids and atherosclerosis. However, the association between the AIP and the risk of unstable carotid plaque remains unclear. Methods: A total of 10,732 patients were enrolled.
Guijun Huo, Yao Tang, Dayong Zhou
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Unstable Carotid Plaques Exhibit Raised Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Activity [PDF]

Circulation, 2004
Background— The fibrous cap of atherosclerotic plaques is composed predominantly of type I and III collagen. Unstable carotid plaques are characterized by rupture of their cap, leading to thromboembolism and stroke.
A R Naylor, I M Loftus, P R F Bell
exaly   +4 more sources

Contrast Carotid Ultrasound for the Detection of Unstable Plaques with Neoangiogenesis: A Pilot Study [PDF]

European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2009
To evaluate whether contrast ultrasonography can be used to distinguish asymptomatic from symptomatic carotid plaques and provide insight into underlying pathophysiological differences.Contrast carotid ultrasound was performed in both symptomatic and asymptomatic patients referred for carotid endarterectomy.Of 77 consecutive patients referred for ...
Bruno Gossetti, Vittorio Di Piero, Edoardo Vicenzini   +2 more
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Cerebral White Matter Hyperintense Lesions are Associated with Unstable Carotid Plaques [PDF]

European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, 2006
The aim of this study was to determine whether unstable carotid plaques, a known risk factor for cerebral emboli, are associated with cerebral white matter lesions.Seventy-one symptomatic patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging prior to carotid endarterectomy for high grade carotid stenosis were included in this study.
Paul S. Morgan, John Gladman
exaly   +3 more sources

Remnant cholesterol is associated with unstable carotid plaque in a neurologically healthy population

Stroke and Vascular Neurology
Background Remnant cholesterol (RC) is considered to be one of the most significant and important risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Nonetheless, the association between RC and unstable carotid plaque remains unclear.
Jie Liu, Jing Li, Yang Liu, Anxin Wang, Wenbo Li, Huaguang Zheng, Qirui Guo   +6 more
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Decoding marker genes and immune landscape of unstable carotid plaques from cellular senescence

Scientific Reports
Recently, cellular senescence-induced unstable carotid plaques have gained increasing attention. In this study, we utilized bioinformatics and machine learning methods to investigate the correlation between cellular senescence and the pathological ...
Gang-Feng Cai, Shao-Wei Chen, Jin-Kai Huang, Shi-Rong Lin, Guo-He Huang, Cai-Hou Lin   +5 more
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