Measurement of vessel stenosis by using ultrasonography or angiography remains the
principal method for determining the severity of carotid atherosclerosis and the need for …

Objective. It remains a matter of debate whether TNF-α antagonists have favourable effects
on the cardiovascular (CV) system. This systematic review evaluates the effect of TNF-α …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to determine the cerebrovascular risk
stratification potential of baseline degree of stenosis, clinical features, and ultrasonic plaque …

Background—Carotid artery stenting (CAS) has recently emerged as a potential alternative
to carotid endarterectomy. Cerebral embolization is the most devastating complication of …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine whether echolucent carotid plaques
predict future coronary events in patients with clinically stable coronary artery disease …

Background and Purpose—Several studies have reported on the correlation of ultrasonic
carotid plaque morphology, cerebrovascular symptoms, and intraplaque hemorrhage. This …

Background and Purpose—To determine whether a stratified gray-scale median (GSM)
analysis of the carotid plaque combined with color map** could predict plaque histology …

A better understanding of the interrelationships between the structure and function of the
large arteries would lead to optimize cardiovascular disease prevention strategies. In this …

Objective. Carotid plaques (CP) are predictive of acute coronary syndrome in patients with
rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting that atherosclerotic plaques in these patients are …

Background and Purpose—Echo-lucent carotid plaques can be fragile and vulnerable to
rupture, representing a risk factor for ischemic stroke. Given the studies showing that …