Progression of brain white matter hyperintensities in asymptomatic patients with carotid atherosclerotic plaques and no indication for revascularization

Brain white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) have been associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and considered as markers of brain ischemia. Progression of WMHs in asymptomatic patients with non-hemodynamically significant carotid plaque could represent a putative marker of plaque vulnerability. We prospectively evaluate progression and determinants of WMHs in this population.

Source: Atherosclerosis - May 5, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Enrico Ammirati, Francesco Moroni, Marco Magnoni, Maria A. Rocca, Nicoletta Anzalone, Laura Cacciaguerra, Simona Di Terlizzi, Chiara Villa, Federico Sizzano, Alessio Palini, Isabella Scotti, Francesca Besana, Pietro Spagnolo, Ornella E. Rimoldi, Roberto C Source Type: research