Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) for Detecting Plaque Instability: Neovascularization, Ulceration, and Thrombus

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) is a powerful imaging technique that can visualize neovascularization within the plaque, plaque ulceration, and floating thrombus within the plaque. These findings are crucial for assessing plaque instability, a major risk factor for cardiovascular events. By enhancing the contrast of blood flow, CEUS allows for detailed visualization of these pathological changes, providing valuable information for diagnosis and treatment planning.