Analysis of Carotid Plaque Using Virtual Histology IVUS During Carotid Endarterectomy: Comparison with Pathological Findings

Usefulness of Plaque Diagnosis Using Intravascular Ultrasound during Carotid Artery Stenting

“…Also, calcified lesions different in hardness and stability, such as nodular calcification and sand-like calcification, in actual pathological samples could not be distinguished by VH-IVUS. 7) It is necessary to remember these reports in the assessment of plaque properties by VH-IVUS.…”