Carotid atherosclerotic plaque characterization using dual-energy computed tomography angiography and its correlation with cerebral ischemic stroke
Background Carotid plaque vulnerability is a key risk factor for cerebral ischemic stroke (CIS). This study aimed to investigate the value of dual-energy computed tomography angiography (CTA) for carotid plaque diagnosis and its associated CIS occurrence. Methods In this retrospective study, 103 patients underwent the...