Plaque characteristics of asymptomatic carotid stenosis and risk of stroke.

Publication

Plaque characteristics of asymptomatic carotid stenosis and risk of stroke.

Journal Paper/Review - Nov 14, 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

Citation

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.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Cerebrovasc Dis 2012; 34

Publication Date

Nov 14, 2012

Issn Electronic

1421-9786

Pages

343-50

Brief description/objective

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.