Novel Ultrasound Methods to Investigate Carotid Artery Plaque Vulnerability

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• 作者：Amer M. Johri ; MD ; MSc ; FRCPC ; FASE^a ; ^{amerschedule@gmail.com} ; Julia E. Herr ; MSc^b ; Terry Y. Li ; MSc^c ; Olivia Yau ; BSc^b ; Vijay Nambi ; MD^d
• 关键词：Cardiovascular disease ; Carotid ultrasound ; Grayscale median ; Integrated backscatter ; Vulnerable plaque
• 刊名：Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：30
• 期：2
• 页码：139-148
• 全文大小：2013 K
• 卷排序：30

文摘

Identification of vulnerable plaque features is a growing priority. The authors review advances in carotid ultrasound methods that detect these features. Three-dimensional ultrasound can quantify plaque size and shape. Grayscale and integrated backscatter analysis can characterize plaque composition. Contrast enhancement methods can image neovascularization and inflammation.