Key result
High-resolution carotid MRI identifies fibrous caps and lipid cores to potentially automate vulnerable plaque classification.
Why the study?
Identification of vulnerable carotid plaques by noninvasive imaging may enable early aggressive pharmacotherapy, better surgical selection, and risk stratification of asymptomatic patients.
Comparison
Noninvasive imaging of carotid plaque inflammation vs structural and morphologic plaque characterization
Design
Review
Authors
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Should not yet alter carotid risk stratification; leaves open whether MRI enables reliable automated vulnerable plaque classification.
High-resolution MRI can identify structural and morphologic characteristics of vulnerable carotid plaques, potentially aiding in risk stratification.
Trivedi et al. (2004) conducted a review in Carotid plaque inflammation and atherosclerosis. High-resolution MRI was evaluated. High-resolution MRI of the carotid bifurcation can identify fibrous cap and lipid core components, potentially forming the basis for automated classification of vulnerable plaques.
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