Stroke Journal
JANUARY 12, 2024
Incident carotid plaques and their vulnerability were detected by carotid ultrasound at follow-up (2021). Higher sdLDL-C or sdLDL-C/LDL-C ratio, but not LDL-C, was significantly associated with an increased risk of incident carotid plaques. years (SD=0.14). years (SD=0.14). 9.90];P=0.027;Pfor linear trend=0.025).
Stroke Journal
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Carotid ultrasound results were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of plaque. Carotid plaque was observed in 1140 (43.5%) subjects and CACS>0 in 1172 (44.7%) subjects. Carotid plaque was observed in 1140 (43.5%) subjects and CACS>0 in 1172 (44.7%) subjects. 1692 (64.6%) were male.
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Although carotid plaques can be identified on CT angiography (CTA), interpretation is challenging for frontline physicians. Quantification of plaque volume/composition requires much manual effort. For detection of calcific and hypodense plaque components, respectively, the model achieved sensitivity of 96.5% (95%CI:89.3-99.1%)
DAIC
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
2-7 Through its FDA-cleared solutions driven by artificial intelligence, Cleerly, founded in 2017, supports comprehensive phenotyping of coronary artery disease, as determined from advanced non-invasive CT imaging. With Plaque Features Associated with False Positives. Barcelona, Spain. 4 Chiou A, Hermel M, Miller G et al.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2019
Here’s the angiogram of the RCA : No thrombus or plaque rupture in the RCA (or any coronary artery) was found. This MI wasn’t caused by a ruptured plaque of CAD - it was a coronary artery dissection of the RCA. Angiography Angiography was performed after aspirin and heparin were started.
EMS 12-Lead
AUGUST 22, 2022
The coronary angiogram revealed no critical stenosis, or acute plaque ulceration. Surawicz and Knilans report that intense catecholamine surge, or severe maladjustment of the autonomic nervous system, can manifest “cerebral T waves” in the absence of an acute intracranial process. Furthermore, pertinent electrolyte values (e.g. Josephson, M.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2022
She was treated medically for NonSTEMI, pending next day cath, which showed ulcerated plaque and a 60% thrombotic stenosis in the LAD distal to the first diagonal. A formal contrast echo was done at this point : Normal estimated left ventricular ejection fraction, 65%. Regional wall motion abnormality-distal septum and apex. It was stented.
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