Why the study?
Does CTA accurately reflect plaque composition compared to histologic examination in carotid atherosclerotic plaques?
Does CTA accurately reflect plaque composition compared to histologic examination in carotid atherosclerotic plaques?
High-resolution CTA is a viable non-invasive imaging modality for determining the composition of carotid atherosclerotic plaques, correlating with histologic findings.
May support non-invasive carotid plaque assessment by CTA; leaves open prospective validation before practice change.
The composition of carotid atherosclerotic plaques determined by CTA reflects plaque composition defined by histologic examination.
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