Carotid Artery Plaque Components Classification Using Homodyned-K Parametric Maps and Elastograms

摘要

Multiple quantitative ultrasound (QUS) features are available from a single ultrasound radiofrequency (RF) acquisition. The objective was to test if the combination of homodyned-K (HK), elastogram, and echogenicity features could improve carotid artery plaque components characterization compared to these same features taken separately.