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R A Trivedi1, J H Gillard, P J Kirkpatrick

  • 1Academic Neurosurgery Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, UK. rikin.trivedi@addenbrookes.nhs.uk

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Identifying vulnerable carotid plaques is key to preventing stroke. Advanced imaging techniques help assess plaque rupture risk, guiding selection for effective interventions like carotid endarterectomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a primary cause of stroke and thromboembolism.
  • Plaque rupture in carotid arteries leads to cerebral ischemia.
  • Carotid endarterectomy is more effective than pharmacotherapy for selected patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review imaging modalities for in vivo structural assessment of carotid plaques.
  • To identify methods for risk stratification of patients with carotid atherosclerosis.
  • To aid in selecting individuals who would benefit from aggressive interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on imaging techniques for carotid plaque assessment.
  • Evaluation of structural and functional imaging modalities.
  • Analysis of risk stratification strategies based on plaque characteristics.

Main Results:

  • Various imaging modalities have been evaluated for in vivo structural assessment.
  • Inflammation-driven changes in plaque composition are linked to rupture risk.
  • Emerging strategies combine morphological and functional imaging for better risk prediction.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate identification of vulnerable carotid plaques is crucial for stroke prevention.
  • Imaging plays a vital role in risk stratification for carotid artery disease.
  • Combined morphological and functional imaging offers promising avenues for personalized intervention selection.