Strokes are the second leading cause of death worldwide. Arterial calcification has been
associated with an increased frequency of stroke. Arterial calcification increases vessel …

Background and purpose Intracranial carotid artery calcifications (ICACs) are a common
finding on noncontrast computed tomography (NCCT) and have been associated with an …

Introduction: Intracranial artery calcification (IAC) is a common radiological finding on
Computed Tomography (CT) scan. Although IAC occurs with aging, it is uncertain whether …

Background and Purpose: Intracranial arterial calcification is a marker of atherosclerosis
burden in the general population. The aim of the study is to investigate risk factor profiles of …

Background Vascular calcification is recognized as the advanced stage of atherosclerosis
burden. We hypothesized that vascular calcium quantification in CT angiography (CTA) …

Background and Purpose—Nonlacunar cerebral infarcts are presumed to be caused by
thromboembolism from the heart or extracranial arteries, whereas lacunar infarcts are …

Methods Patients with acute cerebral infarction who were admitted to a single university
hospital stroke center and underwent brain computed tomography angiography (CTA) …

Background and Purpose: Calcification of the intracranial carotid artery is recognized as a
risk factor for stroke in the general population. The significance of vascular calcifications in …

This study presents some strengths. First, consecutive patients are studied on a prospective
registry. Second, we use quantitative methods to evaluate arterial calcification, which …

Background and Purpose: Vascular calcification is part of the atherosclerotic process.
Intracranial artery calcification is closely associated with cerebral small vessel disease …