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Ultrasound and Carotid Bifurcation Atherosclerosis

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Editors:
  1. Andrew Nicolaides

    1. Imperial College, London, United Kingdom

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  2. Kirk W. Beach

    1. , Dept. Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

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  3. Efthivoulos Kyriacou

    1. Dept. Computer Science, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

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  4. Constantinos S. Pattichis

    1. Dept. Computer Science, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

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  • The latest information on the newest forms of technology aiding diagnosis and management of atherosclerosis.
  • Clear, well-defined structure allows easy referencing.
  • Authored and edited by a diverse range of professionals, all with considerable experience in their field of research.
  • This gives the reader expert knowledge from many different angles e.g. cardiology, computer science etc.
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (37 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Pathophysiology of Atherosclerotic Plaques

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Stable and Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaques

      • Alkystis Phinikaridou, Ye Qiao, James A. Hamilton
      Pages 3-25

    3. Pathophysiology of Carotid Atherosclerosis

      • Heather A. Hall, Hisham S. Bassiouny
      Pages 27-39

    4. Vascular Hemodynamics of the Carotid Bifurcation and Its Relation to Arterial Disease

      • Andreas Anayiotos, Yannis Papaharilaou
      Pages 41-51

    5. The Problem with Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis

      • A. Ross Naylor
      Pages 53-63

  3. Imaging Techniques

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 65-65
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  4. Imaging Techniques

    1. Principles of Ultrasonic Imaging and Instrumentation

      • Kirk W. Beach
      Pages 67-96

    2. Despeckling

      • Christos P. Loizou, Constantinos S. Pattichis
      Pages 97-120

    3. Vascular Ultrasound Imaging with Contrast Agents: Carotid Plaque Neovascularization and the Hyperplastic Vasa Vasorum Network

      • Michalakis A. Averkiou, Christophoros Mannaris, Andrew Nicolaides
      Pages 121-136

    4. Nonlinear Contrast Intravascular Ultrasound

      • David E. Goertz, Martijn E. Frijlink, Nico de Jong, Antonius F. W. van der Steen
      Pages 137-152

    5. Molecular Imaging of Carotid Plaque with Targeted Ultrasound Contrast

      • Joshua J. Rychak, Alexander L. Klibanov
      Pages 153-161

  5. Measurement and Image Analysis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 163-163
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    2. Methodological Considerations of Ultrasound Measurement of Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness and Lumen Diameter

      • John C. M. Wikstrand
      Pages 165-176

    3. Automated Measurement of Carotid Artery Intima-Media Thickness

      • Filippo Molinari, Jasjit S. Suri
      Pages 177-192

    4. Image Normalization, Plaque Typing, and Texture Feature Extraction

      • Maura Griffin, Efthyvoulos Kyriacou, Stavros K. Kakkos, Kirk W. Beach, Andrew Nicolaides
      Pages 193-211

    5. Automated Classification of Plaques

      • Göran ML. Bergström, Ulrica Prahl, Peter Holdfeldt
      Pages 213-221

    6. Plaque Feature Extraction

      • Christodoulos I. Christodoulou, Efthyvoulos Kyriacou, Marios S. Pattichis, Constantinos S. Pattichis
      Pages 223-245

    7. Plaque Classification

      • Efthyvoulos Kyriacou, Christodoulos I. Christodoulou, Marios S. Pattichis, Constantinos S. Pattichis, Stavros K. Kakkos
      Pages 247-262

    8. Volumetric Evaluation of Carotid Atherosclerosis Using 3-Dimensional Ultrasonic Imaging

      • Grace Parraga, Andrew A. House, Adam Krasinski, J. David Spence, Aaron Fenster
      Pages 263-277
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About this book

Ultrasound and Carotid Bifurcation Atherosclerosis provides a comprehensive overview of the most recent advancements in instrumentation, imaging techniques including the use of contrast enhancement agents, plaque image analysis and its automation, elastography and plaque motion analysis; also, the use of ultrasonic and other biomarkers in the detection of the high risk cardiovascular individual. Finally, it deals with the application of IVUS, TCD and carotid plaque characterization in clinical practice and in stroke risk stratification. Ultrasound and Carotid Bifurcation Atherosclerosis is intended for all those working in the field of atherosclerosis, ultrasound imaging and cardiovascular risk, including the clinician, the vascular ultrasonographer, the epidemiologist, the molecular biologist, the biomedical engineer and the informatics scientist. Furthermore, this book bridges the gap between the researcher and the clinician, who is keen to incorporate the latest results of research to his daily practice.

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“It is a scholarly work containing an evaluation of much basic research. … It is designed more to provide a platform for people who have some experience of carotid ultrasound to further their knowledge and provide a platform for further development. It is also appropriate for stroke physicians and vascular surgeons who wish to understand the current position of imaging techniques in selecting people for treatment based on risk stratification. … a good departmental book to have around.” (Michael Weston, RAD Magazine, December, 2012)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Imperial College, London, United Kingdom

    Andrew Nicolaides

  • , Dept. Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, USA

    Kirk W. Beach

  • Dept. Computer Science, University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

    Efthivoulos Kyriacou, Constantinos S. Pattichis

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Ultrasound and Carotid Bifurcation Atherosclerosis

  • Editors: Andrew Nicolaides, Kirk W. Beach, Efthivoulos Kyriacou, Constantinos S. Pattichis

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-688-5

  • Publisher: Springer London

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London Limited 2012

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84882-687-8Published: 07 December 2011

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-6885-0Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-84882-688-5Published: 24 November 2011

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XVII, 649

  • Topics: Cardiology, Ultrasound, Imaging / Radiology, Vascular Surgery

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