Carotid Artery Atherosclerotic Profile as a Progression Marker for Cardiovascular Disease

Conclusions: The presence of echolucent atherosclerotic plaques in carotid artery constitutes a risk predictor of coronary instent restenosis and should be considered in the selection of the type of stent to be used in coronary angioplasty.
Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research