Carotid Plaque MRI and Stroke Risk

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Authors

Ajay Gupta · Cornell University

Hediyeh Baradaran · Cornell University

Andrew D. Schweitzer · Cornell University

Hooman Kamel · Cornell University

Ankur Pandya · Cornell University

Diana Delgado · Cornell University

Allison Dunning ·

Abstract

The presence of intraplaque hemorrhage, lipid-rich necrotic core, and thinning/rupture of the fibrous cap on MRI of carotid plaque is associated with increased risk of future stroke or transient ischemic attack in patients with carotid atherosclerotic disease. Dedicated MRI of plaque composition offers stroke risk information beyond measurement of luminal stenosis in carotid atherosclerotic disease.

Topics & Keywords

Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 44, Issue 11, pp. 3071-3077

DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.113.002551

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