Intraluminal Thrombus, Intraplaque Hemorrhage, Plaque Thickness, and Current Smoking Optimally Predict Carotid Stroke

Optimal discrimination of carotid-source stroke was obtained with intraluminal thrombus, intraplaque hemorrhage, plaque thickness, and smoking history but not ulceration or stenosis.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - April 24, 2015 Category: Surgery Authors: J.S. McNally, M.S. McLaughlin, P.J. Hinckley Source Type: research