title: Ultrasonographic characterization and identification of symptomatic carotid plaques.
abstract: Carotid plaques are the main cause of neurological symptoms due to distal embolization or flow reduction. An objective classification of such lesions into symptomatic or asymptomatic is crucial for optimal treatment planning.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Systems and Robotics, Technical Superior Institute, Av. Rovisco Pais, 1049-001 Lisbon, Portugal. jseabra@isr.ist.utl.pt
authors.forename: Jose
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Seabra
authors.forename: Luis Mendes
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Pedro
authors.forename: Jose
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fernandes E Fernandes
authors.forename: Joao
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sanches
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007090:Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D058226:Plaque, Atherosclerotic / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011846:Radio Waves; D014463:Ultrasonography