Why the study?
Magnetic resonance and ultrasound imaging are useful for quantifying carotid plaques, but limited evidence links quantitative measurements between the two modalities.
How do quantitative measurements of carotid atherosclerotic plaques compare between 3D MR vessel wall imaging and 2D ultrasound imaging in asymptomatic elderly subjects?
Comparison
3D MR vessel wall imaging vs 2D ultrasound imaging
Design
Comparison study
Authors
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3D MR-ultrasound plaque quantifications correlate cross-sectionally; leaves open whether metrics add value for carotid risk stratification or management.
How do quantitative measurements of carotid atherosclerotic plaques compare between 3D MR vessel wall imaging and 2D ultrasound imaging in asymptomatic elderly subjects?
3D MR imaging yields significantly larger quantitative measurements of carotid plaque area and maximum wall thickness compared to 2D ultrasound, though the two modalities are significantly correlated.
Qiao et al. (2020) studied this question.
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