January 15, 2002

Identification of Fibrous Cap Rupture With Magnetic Resonance Imaging Is Highly Associated With Recent Transient Ischemic Attack or Stroke

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MRI identification of a ruptured fibrous cap is highly associated with a recent history of TIA or stroke. Ongoing prospective studies will determine the predictive value fibrous cap characteristics, as visualized by MRI, for risk of subsequent ischemic events.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69de6f79bf539e22705589a1 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1161/hc0202.102121

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