Research for the molecular clarification and control in the progression of atherosclerosis using the plaque after carotid endarterectomy
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis in carotid artery
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000008661
- Lead Sponsor
- Department of Medicine 2, Hokkaido University Hospital
- Brief Summary
Pro-inflammatory macrophage content of atherosclerotic plaques is associated with clinical incidence of ischemic stroke, and increased inflammation or fibrinogenolysis. Furthermore, we show the benefits of using ultrasound to predict vulnerability in the carotid artery plaque.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Patients who have been judged unsuitable as subjects by the investigator
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method