Abstract
In the study of carotid arteries, modern techniques of imaging allow to analyze various alterations beyond simple luminal narrowing, including the morphology of atherosclerotic plaques, the arterial wall and the surrounding structures. By using CTA and MRI it is possible to obtain three-dimensional rendering of anatomic structures with excellent detail for treatment planning. This paper will detail the role of various imaging methods for the assessment of carotid artery pathology with emphasis on the detection, analysis and characterization of carotid atherosclerosis.
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MeSH terms
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Angiography, Digital Subtraction
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Animals
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Carotid Arteries* / diagnostic imaging
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Carotid Arteries* / pathology
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Carotid Stenosis / diagnosis*
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Carotid Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
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Carotid Stenosis / pathology
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Contrast Media
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Diagnostic Imaging* / methods
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
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Imaging, Three-Dimensional
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Magnetic Resonance Angiography
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Multimodal Imaging
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Plaque, Atherosclerotic / diagnosis*
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Plaque, Atherosclerotic / diagnostic imaging
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Plaque, Atherosclerotic / pathology
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Positron-Emission Tomography
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Prognosis
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Severity of Illness Index
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color