Carotid geometry is an independent predictor of wall thickness – a 3D cardiovascular magnetic resonance study in patients with high cardiovascular risk

The posterior wall of the proximal internal carotid artery (ICA) is the predilection site for the development of stenosis. To optimally prevent stroke, identification of new risk factors for plaque progression...

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance - September 10, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Christoph Strecker, Axel Joachim Krafft, Lilli Kaufhold, Markus H üllebrandt, Susanne Weber, Ute Ludwig, Martin Wolkewitz, Anja Hennemuth, Jürgen Hennig and Andreas Harloff Tags: Research Source Type: research