Carotid plaque area a predictor of ischemic stroke

 

The total area of a carotid plaque appears to be a stronger predictor for a first ischemic stroke than intima-medial thickness (IMT), according to an analysis from the 10-year longitudinal Tromso study (Mathiesen et al. Stroke 2011; 42: 972-978).

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