Article
Radiation-induced carotid stenotic lesions have a more stable phenotype than de novo atherosclerotic plaques.
European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery - 1 Jun 2012
Fokkema M, den Hartog A G, van Lammeren G W, Bots M L, Pasterkamp G, Vink A, Moll F L, de Borst G J
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To identify plaque characteristics of carotid artery radiation-induced stenosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nineteen carotid plaques were obtained during carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in 17 consecutive patients with prior cervical radiation therapy (XRT) (median interval 10 years) and compa...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
