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2015 ; 34
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography of the carotids
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Rafailidis V
; Pitoulias G
; Kouskouras K
; Rafailidis D
Ultrasonography
2015[Oct]; 34
(4
): 312-23
PMID25868732
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography of the carotids has recently emerged as a
complementary examination to conventional carotid Doppler ultrasonography. It is
an examination providing improved visualization of the vascular lumen, more
accurate and detailed delineation of the vascular wall, and identification of
atherosclerotic plaques. Moreover, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography has specific
advantages over conventional ultrasonography and plays an important role in the
diagnosis of the vulnerable carotid plaque, as it can identify intraplaque
neovascularization and carotid plaque ulceration. Given the specific advantages
and improved imaging of the carotids provided by this method, radiologists should
be familiar with it. This pictorial essay illustrates the advantages of this
technique and discusses its value in the imaging of carotid arteries.