超声造影评价颈动脉斑块内新生血管的研究进展

动脉粥样硬化斑块与心脑血管事件的发生密切相关，早期评估动脉粥样硬化斑块的稳定性对于预防心脑血管事件发生及制定治疗方案十分重要。大量研究证实斑块内新生血管与斑块的稳定性有关，超声造影可显示和评估颈动脉斑块内新生血管，是近年来斑块稳定性研究的热点技术之一。

Research Progress of Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound in Evaluation for Intraplaque Neovascularization in Carotid Artery

Atherosclerotic plaque is closely related to occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. It is very important to access the atherosclerotic plaque stability in early phase for prevention of cardio-cerebral vascular events and treatment plan. Many studies have demonstrated that intraplaque neovascularization is associated with plaque stability. Intraplaque neovascularization in carotid artery can be detected and assessed by contrast-enhanced ultrasound, which is a hot research topic in plaque stability field over recent years.