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Territory-based ultrasound assessment for extracranial and vertebrobasilar arterial stenosis and carotid plaque vulnerability: a multicentre comparison with digital subtraction angiography and histopathology

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 04 Nov 2026, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Frontiers - Health.

Multicentre study found variable ultrasound accuracy versus DSA and histology.

Territory-based ultrasound assessment for extracranial and vertebrobasilar arterial stenosis and carotid plaque vulnerability: a multicentre comparison with digital subtraction angiography and histopathology
Key Takeaways
  • Territory-specific ultrasound showed 79.56% sensitivity overall.
  • Cervical duplex ultrasound was better for extracranial stenosis.
  • CDU had higher sensitivity for vulnerable plaques than CTA.
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