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Characterisation of carotid atheroma in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients using high resolution MRI
11 Jan 2008
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: To prospectively evaluate differences in carotid plaque characteristics in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients using high resolution MRI. METHODS: 20 symptomatic and 20 asymptomatic patients, with at least 50% carotid stenosis as determined by Doppler ultrasound, underwent preoperative in vivo multispectral MRI of the carotid arteries. Studies were analysed both qualitatively and...
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