In this Review, we focus on the various noninvasive imaging techniques that are being used for morphological and functional assessment of carotid atheromatous plaques in the clinical setting.

Anyone who can measure IMT can measure carotid plaque, so it seems logical to measure both parameters whenever either is evaluated. Cite this: Technology Insight: Ultrasound Measurement of Carotid ...

This is usually related to low blood flow to the eye or small pieces of the plaque blocking the eye blood supply ... A high pitch sound or "bruit" coming from the carotid artery may indicate ...