A Standardized Technique for Ultrasound–MRI Fusion Imaging of the Carotid Artery for Vascular Assessment
Purpose: To describe a reproducible ultrasound–magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) fusion imaging technique developed for quantitative assessment of carotid wall strain and plaque morphology. Methods: MRI volumes (Oblique T2 Cube) were imported into the Sequoia ultrasound system equipped with an electromagnetic tracking mo...