Original Article
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World J Cardiol. Apr 26, 2010; 2(4): 89-97
Published online Apr 26, 2010. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v2.i4.89
Figure 7
Figure 7 Definition of Grade I plaque: non-enhancement of the plaque located on the internal carotid artery. A: Grade I: non-enhancement of the plaque located on the internal carotid artery wall; B: Grade II: the arterial wall vasa vasorum enhancement (arrows); C: Grade III: the arterial wall vasa vasorum (small arrow) and plaque shoulder (large arrows) enhancement; D: Grade IV: Extensive internal plaque enhancement (arrows).