Biphasic Progression of Radiation-Induced Carotid Stenosis: The Predictive Role of Low-Density Plaque
This study identifies LDP as a critical predictor of accelerated RICS, proposing a novel biphasic progression model with a slow phase before LDP detection and a rapid phase thereafter. Calcification showed no significant association with RICS progression. These findings support intensified surveillance, such as annual CT scans, and timely interventions to prevent occlusion in high-risk patients.
Authors
- Kai-Chen Chung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5282-2543)
- Mao‐Shih Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9960-5354)
- Yuang-Seng Tsuei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8495-5458)
- He‐Yuan Hsieh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4483-1768)
- Chih‐Wei Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2547-0581)
Institutions
- National Chung Hsing University (TW)
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TW)
- National Defense Medical Center (TW)
- Chung Shan Medical University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Neuroradiology
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.a8916
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52
Funders
- Taichung Veterans General Hospital