Spontaneous preoperative microembolic signals detected with transcranial Doppler are associated with vulnerable carotid plaque characteristics.

Conclusion: Spontaneous MES were detected in 26% of symptomatic patients scheduled for CEA and were associated with unstable carotid plaque characteristics. TCD might be a useful tool to help identify patients with vulnerable plaques.
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Source: The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery - July 1, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Van Lammeren GW, Van De Mortel RH, Visscher M, Pasterkamp G, De Borst GJ, Moll FL, Vink A, Tromp SC, De Vries JP Tags: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Source Type: research