Semiautomated carotid artery plaque composition: are intraplaque CT imaging features associated with cardiovascular risk factors?

ConclusionMultiple CV risk factors are associated with morphological differences in carotid artery plaques. Dysregulation of both total cholesterol and LDL and higher BMI are associated with higher volumes of intraplaque LRNC, a marker of plaque vulnerability.

Source: Neuroradiology - February 5, 2021 Category: Radiology Source Type: research