Does total carotid plaque area predict first-ever ischemic stroke better than intima-media thickness?
Total carotid plaque area is a stronger imaging predictor of first-ever ischemic stroke compared to standard intima-media thickness.
In the present study, total plaque area appears to be a stronger predictor than IMT for first-ever ischemic stroke.
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