The role of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in risk assessment of carotid atheroma
Journal Title: Revista de Medicină Militară - Year 2016, Vol 0, Issue 2
Abstract
Background and objective: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound, used to assess atherosclerotic carotid plaques, improves visualization of vessel wall irregularities and depicts intraplaque neovascularization. This article illustrates the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the risk assessment of carotid atherosclerotic lesions, especially in challenging plaques evaluation. Materials and methods: For 23 patients with difficult duplex ultrasound examination due to carotid tortuosity or calcifications we assessed plaque morphology (contour, echogenicity and stenosis degree) using contrast substance (Sonovue, Braco) with dedicated vascular low mechanical index CPC software. Conclusion: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a new, noninvasive, and safe procedure for imaging carotid atherosclerotic lesions. It is a valuable tool for evaluating the vulnerable plaque at risk for rupture and for the diagnostic of the development and severity of systemic atherosclerotic disease
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Silviu Stanciu, Cristina Enciu, Ioana Raduta, Dan Stoicescu, Adrian Anghel, Daniela Anghel, B Olan, Lucian Ciobica
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