The Phenotype of Infiltrating Macrophages Influences Arteriosclerotic Plaque Vulnerability in the Carotid Artery

Conclusions: Our data show that M1 macrophage content of atherosclerotic plaques is associated with clinical incidence of ischemic stroke and increased inflammation or fibrinolysis. We also show the benefits of using ultrasound to evaluate vulnerability in the plaques.

http://www.strokejournal.org/article/S1052-3057(12)00403-X/abstract?rss=yes

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - December 28, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Kyu Yong Cho, Hideaki Miyoshi, Satoshi Kuroda, Hiroshi Yasuda, Kenji Kamiyama, Joji Nakagawara, Masayoshi Takigami, Takuma Kondo, Tatsuya Atsumi Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research