U.S., Feb. 4 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06804707) titled 'Carotid Plaque Characterization Using Innovative Ultrasound Techniques' on Jan. 27.
Brief Summary: Strokes are the second leading cause of disability and death worldwide (according to World Health Organization in 2019). They are ischemic in origin in 80% of cases. Atheromatous disease, and more specifically carotid stenosis, is responsible for 20% of these ischemic strokes. Current recommendations, based on high levels of evidence, consider only the degree of carotid artery stenosis to define the threshold for surgical treatment. However, it is now accepted that the composition and rate of progression of atherosclerotic plaque are al...