Is the carotid plaque rupture a pivotal event in stroke pathogenesis? Update on the role of the intraplaque inflammatory processes.

Pende, Aldo

Is the carotid plaque rupture a pivotal event in stroke pathogenesis? Update on the role of the intraplaque inflammatory processes. [electronic resource] - Current vascular pharmacology 2015 - 173-81 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review

1875-6212

10.2174/15701611113116660163 doi


Animals
Biomarkers--metabolism
Carotid Arteries--metabolism
Carotid Artery Diseases--complications
Diagnostic Imaging--methods
Humans
Inflammation--complications
Inflammation Mediators--metabolism
Plaque, Atherosclerotic
Predictive Value of Tests
Prognosis
Risk Factors
Rupture, Spontaneous
Stroke--diagnosis