New ultrasound method creates a better picture of cardiovascular health
Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new and more accurate way to distinguish between harmful and harmless plaque in the blood vessels by using ultrasound. This can help healthcare providers determine the risk of strokes and heart attacks – which means avoiding unnecessary surgery for many patients.WATCH AND EMBED ILLUSTRATIVE VIDEO - New ultrasound method helps identify if patients need to remove harmful plaque
In many parts of the world, atherosclerosis is one of the diseases responsible for a large number of cases of