Carotid Plaque Tissue Characteristics in ACS, Stable Angina
Carotid Plaque Tissue Characteristics in ACS, Stable Angina
Carotid plaques in ACS patients have a greater lipid component and a smaller fibrous component than plaques in SAP patients. Our iPlaque system, a non-invasive imaging algorithm based on ultrasound IB, is useful and feasible for the tissue characterization of carotid plaques in the clinical setting.
Conclusions
Carotid plaques in ACS patients have a greater lipid component and a smaller fibrous component than plaques in SAP patients. Our iPlaque system, a non-invasive imaging algorithm based on ultrasound IB, is useful and feasible for the tissue characterization of carotid plaques in the clinical setting.