Diagnostic Efficacy of Enhanced Carotid US Analysis for Atheromatous Plaques as a Risk Assessment for Strokes

This exegesis documents the provenance of enhanced ultrasonographic
analysis in carotid atherosclerotic lesions. The exegesis bonds the praxis of the
body of work contained in this doctoral research, to the current evidence.
The analysis in this exegesis makes significant contribution to the ultrasound
discipline, and accomplished advanced professional practice. The analysis
opens with historical results, relating to the current context and evidence,
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