Systematic review highlights shear wave elastography's role in carotid plaque vulnerability, suggesting improvements for stroke prevention.
SWE has shown promising results for carotid plaque assessment and stroke risk stratification. Further prospective multicenter clinical studies are needed to determine optimal techniques and parameters for Young's modulus and shear wave velocity indexes, enhancing stroke prevention and treatment.
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