carotid stenosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Carotid artery CTA showed internal carotid artery stenosis > 50%; (2) 18F-FDG PET/CT examination in our center; (3) No symptoms of ischemic stroke before PET/CT examination.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) Non-atherosclerotic carotid artery stenosis: radiation injury, carotid artery dissection, muscle fiber dysplasia, Takayasu arteritis, etc.; (2) Intracranial vascular disease; (3) Atrial fibrillation; (4) Cerebral hemorrhage ; (5) Brain tumor; (6) Contrast medium allergy; (7) Life expectancy less than 5 years.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| ischemic stroke within 3 years; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University