Atherosclerosis is a primary cause of cardiovascular disease, with plaque viscoelasticity reflecting mechanical properties related to stability and acute event risk. However, existing viscoelastic measurement devices struggle to meet intravascular mi...
Carotid ultrasound requires skilled operators due to small vessel dimensions and high anatomical variability, exacerbating sonographer shortages and diagnostic inconsistencies. Prior automation attempts, including rule-based approaches with manual he...
Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
Jul 18, 2025
Shear wave elastography (SWE) is an effective ultrasound imaging technique for assessing carotid plaque vulnerability. However, acquiring SWE images typically requires costly specialized equipment and must be performed by experienced radiologists, wh...
Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
Jul 16, 2025
Carotid ultrasound image segmentation and classification are crucial in assessing the severity of carotid plaques which serve as a major cause of ischemic stroke. Although many methods are employed for carotid plaque segmentation and classification, ...
Computerized medical imaging and graphics : the official journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
Jun 24, 2025
The classification of carotid plaques from ultrasound images in clinical application is crucial for predicting patient risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, as well as for developing appropriate treatment strategies. Although the effe...
Deep learning has been used extensively for medical image analysis applications, assuming the training and test data adhere to the same probability distributions. However, a common challenge arises when dealing with medical images generated by differ...
PURPOSE: Utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the segmentation of plaques on ultrasound images to evaluate the stability of carotid artery plaques and analyze its diagnostic accuracy in differentiating vulnerable plaques from stable ...
UNLABELLED: This study aims to explore the regulatory role of cuproptosis in carotid intimal hyperplasia (IH), providing new insights into its pathophysiological mechanisms and potential diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque is a type of plaque that poses a significant risk of high mortality in patients with cardiovascular disease. Ultrasound has long been used for carotid atherosclerosis screening and plaque assessment due to its safety...
Carotid plaques-the buildup of cholesterol, calcium, cellular debris, and fibrous tissues in carotid arteries-can rupture, release microemboli into the cerebral vasculature and cause strokes. The likelihood of a plaque rupturing is thought to be asso...
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