Plaque characteristics of asymptomatic carotid stenosis and risk of stroke.

Publikation

Plaque characteristics of asymptomatic carotid stenosis and risk of stroke.

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 14.11.2012

Mono Marie-Luise, Karameshev Alexander, Slotboom Johannes, Remonda Luca, Galimanis Aekaterini, Jung Simon, Findling Oliver, De Marchis Gian Marco, Luedi Rudolf, Kiefer Claus, Stuker Carole, Mattle Heinrich Paul, Schroth Gerhard, Arnold Marcel, Nedeltchev Krassen, El-Koussy Marwan

Zitation

Mono M, Karameshev A, Slotboom J, Remonda L, Galimanis A, Jung S, Findling O, De Marchis G, Luedi R, Kiefer C, Stuker C, Mattle H, Schroth G, Arnold M, Nedeltchev K, El-Koussy M. Plaque characteristics of asymptomatic carotid stenosis and risk of stroke. Cerebrovasc Dis 2012; 34:343-50.

Art

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review (Englisch)

Zeitschrift

Cerebrovasc Dis 2012; 34

Veröffentlichungsdatum

14.11.2012

eISSN (Online)

1421-9786

Seiten

343-50

Kurzbeschreibung/Zielsetzung

The optimal treatment of asymptomatic carotid stenosis (ACS) is controversial. To optimize the risk-benefit ratio of carotid artery revascularization, it is crucial to identify ACS patients who are at increased stroke risk. Recent data suggest that plaque vulnerability depends on its composition. Therefore, we assessed plaque composition in ACS to determine predictors for ipsilateral cerebrovascular events.