Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke: Assessing Risk with Vessel Wall MRI

<table>Histological specimen of advanced atherosclerotic plaque removed via carotid endarterectomy and stained with Movat’s pentachrome. The lipid-rich necrotic core is labeled “NC” and the fibrous cap is indicated by an arrow.</table>

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Figure 4: Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke: Assessing Risk with Vessel Wall MRI 