Using serum biomarkers for identifying unstable carotid plaque: update of current evidence.
| Title | Using serum biomarkers for identifying unstable carotid plaque: update of current evidence. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2020 |
| Authors | Sofogianni, A., Tziomalos K., Koletsa T., Pitoulias A. G., Skoura L., & Pitoulias G. A. |
| Journal | Curr Pharm Des |
| Date Published | 2020 Nov 11 |
| ISSN | 1873-4286 |
| Abstract | Carotid atherosclerosis is responsible for a great proportion of ischemic strokes. Early identification of unstable or vulnerable carotid plaques and therefore of patients at high risk for stroke is of significant medical and socioeconomical value. We reviewed the current literature and discuss the potential role of the most important serum biomarkers in identifying patients with carotid atherosclerosis who are at high risk for atheroembolic stroke. |
| DOI | 10.2174/1381612826666201112094734 |
| Alternate Journal | Curr Pharm Des |
| PubMed ID | 33183188 |
