Symptomatic vs. Asymptomatic 20 –40% Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis: Does the Plaque Size Matter?

Conclusion: Large plaques might increase the risk of ischemic stroke or TIA among patients with low-grade ICA-stenosis of 20–40%. Sufficiently powered prospective longitudinal cohort studies are needed to definitively test the stroke risk stratification value of carotid plaque length and cross-sectional area in the setting of current optimal medical treatment.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research