MRI in the early identification and classification of high-risk atherosclerotic carotid plaques
MRI in the early identification and classification of high-risk atherosclerotic carotid plaques
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England: Future Science Ltd
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English
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Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and long-term morbidity. As a means for stroke prevention, an estimated 99,000 carotid endarterectomy procedures were performed in the USA in 2006. Traditionally, the degree of luminal stenosis has been used as a marker of the stage of atherosclerosis and as an indication for surgical intervention. However, pr...
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MRI in the early identification and classification of high-risk atherosclerotic carotid plaques
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_2953811
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_2953811
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1755-5191
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1755-5205
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10.2217/iim.09.33
