jnis.bmj3d
Geometric distribution of plaque calcification is associated with postprocedural hypotension after carotid artery stenting
In this study, two geometric segmentation ... despite its relevance as carotid sinus stimulation can result in both peripheral artery vasodilation and bradycardia. Therefore, the comprehensive ...
ahajournals.org12d
Abstract WMP65: Machine-learning Approach To Classify Vulnerable Calcified Plaque In Embolic Stroke Of Undetermined Source
Introduction: Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) may be associated with nonstenotic carotid artery plaques ... blinded to stroke side and semi-automated plaque composition segmentation ...
jnis.bmj16d
Two-stage convolutional neural network for segmentation and detection of carotid web on CT angiography
This prior knowledge may assist in its automatic segmentation and detection. To avoid the influence of other possible plaques on the carotid artery, we proposed the CBL algorithm (more details are ...
Nature18d
Carotid Atherosclerosis Imaging and Assessment
Similarly, the CAPIAS (Carotid Plaque Imaging in Acute Stroke) study highlighted that complicated carotid artery plaques, even in the absence of significant stenosis, are associated with a higher ...
News Medical6d
COVID-19 speeds up artery plaque growth, raising heart disease risk
New research reveals that even mild COVID-19 can silently worsen heart health, accelerating plaque buildup and inflammation—raising the risk of future heart attacks and strokes. Study: SARS-CoV ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram11dOpinion
Feinsinger column: What to do if your carotid IMT is abnormal
February is heart month. Almost all heart attacks are preventable, but in spite of that they remain the number one cause of ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram4dOpinion
Doctor’s Tip: Patient stories demonstrating the benefit of carotid IMT screening
February is heart month, a time to think about the health of your and your loved ones’ arteries. If arteries get stressed by ...
Everyday Health6d
COVID-19 May Contribute to Clogged Arteries
A rapid increase in artery plaques could help explain why people who’ve had COVID-19 are at greater risk of stroke and heart attack. A new study linked COVID-19 with the rapid growth of plaque ...
IEEE28d
A Region and Category Confidence-Based Multi-Task Network for Carotid Ultrasound Image Segmentation and Classification
Abstract: The segmentation and classification of carotid plaques in ultrasound images play important roles in the treatment of atherosclerosis and assessment for the risk of stroke. Although deep ...