Carotid plaque echogenicity predicts cerebrovascular symptoms: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Many reports have shown an association between hypoechoic (echolucent) carotid atherosclerotic plaques and unstable features. In this meta‐analysis our aim was to determine the role of carotid plaque echogenicity in predicting future cerebrovascular (CV) symptoms.

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