The Risk of Stroke and TIA in Nonstenotic Carotid Plaques: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [EXTRACRANIAL VASCULAR]

CONCLUSIONS: The risk of recurrent stroke/TIA in nonstenotic carotid plaques is not negligible, especially in the presence of high-risk plaque features. Further research is needed to better define the significance of nonstenotic carotid plaques for stroke etiology.
Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: EXTRACRANIAL VASCULAR Source Type: research