Intravascular ultrasound and virtual histology of basilar artery atherosclerotic lesion. A case report

Interv Neuroradiol. 2011 Dec;17(4):472-6. doi: 10.1177/159101991101700412. Epub 2011 Dec 16.

Abstract

To our knowledge, this paper presents the first intravascular ultrasound and virtual histology (IVUS-VH) study in the basilar artery. IVUS-VH serves to characterize and determine the extension of the plaque and we also to check stent placement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atherosclerosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Atherosclerosis / pathology
  • Atherosclerosis / therapy
  • Basilar Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Basilar Artery / pathology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Stents
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional / methods*

Substances

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors