ABSTRACT
Carotid atherosclerotic plaque is closely related to the occurrence of ischemic stroke and coronary artery disease. Studies have shown that the vulnerability of carotid atherosclerotic plaque is one of the main causes of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and its vulnerability is closely associated with the core of lipid necrosis, thin fibrous cap, high levels of macrophages, and intraplaque hemorrhage. With the advantages of easy operation, low cost, high safety and time -saving, ultrasound is more suitable than other imaging methods to become the routine screening method for the vulnerability of carotid atherosclerotic plaque. The article mainly introduces several emerging ultrasound technologies and their convenience and effectiveness, which are expected to detect the vulnerability of carotid atherosclerotic plaques in clinical practice.