Carotid Plaque Echolucency Increases the Risk of Stroke in Carotid Stenting

Abstract

Carotid plaque echolucency, as measured by GSM < or =25, increases the risk of stroke in CAS. The inclusion of echolucency measured as GSM in the planning of any endovascular procedure of carotid lesions allows stratification of patients at different risks of complications in CAS.