超声及血清炎症标志物评估颈动脉斑块稳定性的研究进展
Ultrasound and Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers in the Assessment of Carotid Plaque Stability: A Review
DOI: 10.12677/acm.2026.161012, PDF,   
作者: 杨诗琪, 敖 梦*:重庆医科大学附属第二医院超声科,重庆
关键词: 颈动脉斑块超声血清炎症标志物Carotid Artery Plaque Ultrasound Serum Inflammatory Biomarkers
摘要: 颈动脉粥样硬化斑块分为稳定性斑块和不稳定性斑块,不稳定性斑块进行性生长,其导致的斑块破裂与缺血性脑卒中密切相关。评估颈动脉斑块的稳定性在预测缺血性脑卒中风险、指导临床早期干预等方面显示出独特的优势及发展潜力。然而,颈动脉斑块稳定性的评估方式多样,本文拟对近年来超声评估及血清炎症标志物的研究进展进行综述。
Abstract: Carotid atherosclerotic plaques are broadly categorized into stable and unstable types. Unstable plaques continue to progress, and their rupture is closely linked to the occurrence of ischemic stroke. The assessment of carotid plaque stability shows significant advantages and promising potential in predicting the risk of ischemic stroke and guiding early clinical intervention. However, the methods for evaluating plaque stability are varied. This article reviews recent advances in ultrasound-based evaluation and serum inflammatory biomarkers for this purpose.
文章引用:杨诗琪, 敖梦. 超声及血清炎症标志物评估颈动脉斑块稳定性的研究进展[J]. 临床医学进展, 2026, 16(1): 81-88. https://doi.org/10.12677/acm.2026.161012

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