Study to investigate possible applications for MRI and ultrasound in the diagnosis of atherosclerosis of the carotid artery.

Recruiting

• Conditions: Patients with a ≥ 70% carotid artery stenosis on clinical ultrasound duplex examination and are scheduled for endarterectomy

• Registration Number: NL-OMON26704
• Lead Sponsor: Academic Medical Center

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients are to meet the inclusion criteria of the Athero-Express study;

2. These patients are eligible to undergo carotid endarterectomy in either the St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients not suitable for MRI (e.g. metal in the body, as a result of pacemaker or artificial cardiac valves);

2. Claustrophobia;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified