Carotid Plaques May Quietly Become More Dangerous over Time

Carotid plaques may quietly become more dangerous over time

Using data from the Rotterdam Study in the Netherlands, researchers have uncovered that carotid artery plaques can undergo potentially dangerous changes over time in patients without symptoms, according to a study was published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

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The population-based Rotterdam Study presented an opportunity to follow 802 participants, simulating plaque evolution over time.

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Data from the Rotterdam Study in the Netherlands.