Contrast-enhanced ultrasound for assessing carotid atherosclerotic plaque lesions

Sasan Partovi; Matthias Loebe; Markus Aschwanden; Thomas Baldi; Kurt A. Jäger; Steven B. Feinstein; Daniel Staub

doi:10.2214/AJR.11.7312

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound for assessing carotid atherosclerotic plaque lesions

Sasan Partovi, Matthias Loebe, Markus Aschwanden, Thomas Baldi, Kurt A. Jäger, Steven B. Feinstein, Daniel Staub

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound that is used to assess atherosclerotic carotid plaques improves visualization of vessel wall irregularities and provides direct visualization of intraplaque neovascularization. This article illustrates the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the assessment of carotid atherosclerotic lesions. CONCLUSION. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a new, noninvasive, and safe procedure for imaging carotid atherosclerotic lesions. It is a valuable tool for evaluating the vulnerable plaque at risk for rupture and for evaluating both the development and severity of systemic atherosclerotic disease.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	W13-W19
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	198
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.11.7312
State	Published - Jan 2012

Keywords

Atherosclerotic disease
Carotid lesions
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound
Intraplaque neovascularization

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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