Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography of the carotids
Ultrasonography
;
: 312-323, 2015.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-731080
ABSTRACT
Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography of the carotids has recently emerged as a complementary examination to conventional carotid Doppler ultrasonography. It is an examination providing improved visualization of the vascular lumen, more accurate and detailed delineation of the vascular wall, and identification of atherosclerotic plaques. Moreover, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography has specific advantages over conventional ultrasonography and plays an important role in the diagnosis of the vulnerable carotid plaque, as it can identify intraplaque neovascularization and carotid plaque ulceration. Given the specific advantages and improved imaging of the carotids provided by this method, radiologists should be familiar with it. This pictorial essay illustrates the advantages of this technique and discusses its value in the imaging of carotid arteries.
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Assunto principal:
Úlcera
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Artérias Carótidas
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Ultrassonografia
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Estenose das Carótidas
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Ultrassonografia Doppler em Cores
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Ultrassonografia Doppler
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Meios de Contraste
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Diagnóstico
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Placa Aterosclerótica
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Ultrasonography
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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