Carotid Plaque Calcification Characteristics on Computed Tomography Angiography Are Associated With Symptomatology Beyond Stenosis Severity: A Retrospective Observational Cohort Study.
OBJECTIVE To evaluate quantitative and morphologic calcification characteristics on computed tomography angiography (CTA) and their association with carotid plaque symptomatology. BACKGROUND Carotid artery disease accounts for approximately 15% of ischemic strokes. Current risk stratification relies primarily on sten...