Early cerebral ischemic events in symptomatic carotid stenosis are related to plaque inflammation (P6.292)

Conclusions:FDG-PET/CT and HR-MRI imaging of carotid stenosis helps in identification of patients at higher risk of subsequent cerebral ischemic events and may aid in better therapeutic decision-making.Study Supported by: This study is supported by a grant from the National Medical Research Council, Singapore.Disclosure: Dr. Tan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Paliwal has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sinha has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ting has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teoh has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sharma has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Tan, C. H., Paliwal, P., Sinha, A., Ting, E., Teoh, H. L., Chan, B., Sharma, V. K. Tags: Prevention of Cerebrovascular Disease Source Type: research