颈动脉影像学检查方英文).pptVIP

Carotid Imaging Modalities Kyle Boyce August 3, 2007 Leading Causes of Death in U.S. 1. Heart Disease 2. Cancer 3. Stroke (2nd leading cause Worldwide) Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis – 7% of patients presenting with initial stroke Risk Factors Non-modifiable Age Race Gender Family History Genetics Modifiable *HTN* Hyperlipidemia Diabetes Smoking EtOH High Homocysteine Low Folate Brief Review - Pathophysiology Fatty streaks Intimal thickening Fibrous Plaque Increased Smooth muscle cells Accumulation of connective tissue Lipid pool Advanced lesions Re-vascularized Necrotic lipid-rich c