Characterisation of carotid atherosclerotic plaque composition in vivo using 3D B-mode ultrasound
Embolisation from carotid atherosclerotic plaque is a major cause of ischaemic stroke. Studies have shown that it is not only the degree of narrowing of the carotid artery but also the constituents of the plaques which are important factors in determining whether a plaque ruptures and embolises. A r...
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Cardiff University
2007
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