Co-existing intracranial and extracranial carotid atherosclerosis predicts large-artery atherosclerosis stroke recurrence: a single-center prospective study utilizing combined head-and-neck vessel wall imaging

ConclusionCo-existing intracranial HST1 and extracranial carotid atherosclerosis independently predicted LAA stroke recurrence. Combined head-and-neck HR-VWI is a promising technique for atherosclerosis imaging.Clinical relevance statementThis prospective study using combined head-and-neck HR-VWI highlighted the necessity of both intracranial culprit plaque evaluation and multi-vascular bed assessment, adding value to the prediction of stroke recurrence.Key Points•This study highlighted the necessity of both intracranial culprit plaque evaluation and multi-vascular bed assessment, adding value to the prediction of stroke recurrence.•This prospective study using combined head-and-neck HR-VWI found co-existing intracranial HST1 and extracranial carotid atherosclerosis to be independent predictors of stroke recurrence.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research