Symptomatic Carotid Atherosclerotic Disease: Correlations Between Plaque Composition and Ipsilateral Stroke Risk [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
Features of the vulnerable carotid plaque, including plaque thrombus, low fibrous content, macrophage infiltration, and microvessel density, correlate with predicted stroke risk. This study provides a basis for plaque imaging studies focused on stroke risk stratification.

Source: Stroke - December 22, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Howard, D. P. J., van Lammeren, G. W., Rothwell, P. M., Redgrave, J. N., Moll, F. L., de Vries, J.-P. P. M., de Kleijn, D. P. V., den Ruijter, H. M., de Borst, G. J., Pasterkamp, G. Tags: Pathophysiology, Carotid Stenosis, Primary and Secondary Stroke Prevention, Carotid endarterectomy Clinical Sciences Source Type: research