Emerging AI Software for CT Plaque Analysis ‘Revolutionizes’ Carotid Artery Assessment
The newly launched PlaqueIQ™ image analysis modality is reportedly the first CT-based software indicated for the quantification and classification of plaque morphology in the carotid arteries.
An emerging tool for preventing and monitoring patients at risk for ischemic stroke, the recently launched PlaqueIQ™ software may enhance the evaluation of carotid artery plaque based on assessment of computed tomography (CT) images.
Providing insights into the quantification and classification of plaque morphology, the AI-powered
Emphasizing that PlaqueIQ is the only CT-based plaque analysis software indicated for the carotid vasculature, Elucid said use of the AI software can facilitate individualized treatment to help prevent ischemic stroke in high-risk patients.
“The ability to characterize plaque composition precisely revolutionizes carotid stroke risk assessment,” said David Deaton, M.D., an adjunct associate professor of surgery with the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. “ … Precise determination of plaque composition supersedes the traditional stenosis assessment and allows a more accurate identification of patients at highest risk for carotid stroke and facilitates procedural choice and planning.”
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