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OBJECTIVE/BACKGROUND: Intraplaque neovascularization is one of the most important risk factors for unstable carotid plaque. This study was designed to evaluate whether carotid intraplaque neovascularization (IPN) can be accurately assessed by contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS).
METHODS: Preoperative CEUS analysis of 50 carotid artery stenosis patients would be compared to histopathology performed on their plaques excised by carotid endarterectomy (CEA) with CD34 and MMP9 staining.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulnerable plague | The patients suffering from carotid artery stenosis were identified as the vulnerable plague group by Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound whose plagues were found intraplaque neovascularization |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| the incidence of ischemia shock | The incidence of ischemic stroke was defined as the number of cases of postoperative cerebral infarction divided by the total number of cases | within 30 days after operations |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| the incidence of restenosis | the loss of lumen of carotid beyond 70% is defined as restenosis | 6 months after operations |
| the incidence of all-cause mortality | All-cause mortality includes all causes of death, such as MI, heart failure, stroke, bleeding et al. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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the patients suffering from carotid artery stenosis
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| sifan Yang, M.D. | Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hosipital | Beijing | Beijing Municipality | 102218 | China |
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| ID | Term |
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| D016893 | Carotid Stenosis |
| ID | Term |
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| D002340 | Carotid Artery Diseases |
| D002561 | Cerebrovascular Disorders |
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
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| within 30 days after operations |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D001157 | Arterial Occlusive Diseases |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |