Abstract #3829

MRI of Carotid Atherosclerosis to Identify TIA and Stroke Patients Who Are at Risk of a Recurrence

Robert Kwee¹, Robert van Oostenbrugge², Werner Mess², Rob van der Geest³, Jos van Engelshoven², Joachim Wildberger², Eline Kooi²

¹Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands; ²Maastricht University Medical Center, Netherlands; ³Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands

The results of the present study indicate that the presence of a LRNC, a thin and/or ruptured FC, and IPH are associated with the recurrence of clinical cerebrovascular ischemic events. Our study confirms findings of previous studies and shows that assessment of carotid plaque characteristics by MRI may help improving patient selection for carotid endarterectomy.