[High-grade stenosis of the internal carotid artery--ultrasonographic characterization]

K P Jungius; E M Jung; D A Clevert

doi:10.1024/0369-8394.95.20.801

[High-grade stenosis of the internal carotid artery--ultrasonographic characterization]

Praxis (Bern 1994). 2006 May 17;95(20):801-8. doi: 10.1024/0369-8394.95.20.801.

[Article in German]

Authors

K P Jungius¹, E M Jung, D A Clevert

Affiliation

¹ Spitalzentrum Oberwallis, Departement Radiologie, Brig.

PMID: 16729648
DOI: 10.1024/0369-8394.95.20.801

Abstract

ACI stenosis is an important and well treatable cause for ischemic stroke. Focussed on ultrasound techniques, morphologic and hemodynamic criteria for stenoses are demonstrated. The different terminologies are discussed. Contrast-enhanced power Doppler and B-flow are considered as well.

Publication types

Comparative Study

MeSH terms

Brain Ischemia / diagnostic imaging*
Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging*
Carotid Stenosis / diagnostic imaging*
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods*
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Sensitivity and Specificity
Ultrasonography / methods*