INTRODUCTION: Early detection of carotid plaque prevents stroke and myocardial infarction. Individuals with fatty liver might be at an increased risk of developing carotid plaque, yet limited access to carotid artery ultrasound underscores the need f...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the most common cause of death worldwide. Carotid plaque is an indicator of subclinical CVDs. Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a risk factor for atherosclerotic CVDs. We aimed to...
BACKGROUND: Early detection of vulnerable carotid plaques is critical for stroke prevention. This study aimed to develop a machine learning model based on routine blood tests and derived indices to predict plaque vulnerability and assess sex-specific...
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...
BACKGROUND: Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a slowly progressing form of diabetes with autoimmune origins. Patients with LADA are at an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, including carotid atherosclerosis. While machi...
BACKGROUND: The study explores the value of a model constructed by integrating CTA-based carotid plaque radiomic features, clinical risk factors, and plaque imaging characteristics for prognosticating the risk of ischemic stroke.
BACKGROUND: Carotid atherosclerotic plaque is the primary cause of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It is closely related to oxidative stress and immune inflammation. This bioinformatic study was conducted to identify key oxidative stress...
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...
OBJECTIVES: Panoramic radiographs (PRs) can reveal an incidental finding of atherosclerosis, or carotid artery calcification (CAC), in 3-15% of examined patients. However, limited training in identification of such calcifications among dental profess...
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