Why the study?
Does the presence of plaque hemorrhage or intraplaque vessel formation predict future cardiovascular events in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy?
Population
818 patients who underwent carotid endarterectomy
Comparison
Presence of specific atherosclerotic plaque… vs Absence of these specific plaque characteristics
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 2.3 years
Authors
Loading...
Supports histologic risk stratification after CEA; leaves open whether features should guide intensified prevention or trials.
Does the presence of plaque hemorrhage or intraplaque vessel formation predict future cardiovascular events in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy?
Histological features of carotid plaques, specifically hemorrhage and increased vessel formation, are independent predictors of future cardiovascular events in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.
Hellings et al. (2010) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: