Table 2. Common Imaging findings of carotid plaque components.
| Imaging modalities | IPH | LRNC | FC | Calcified nodules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRI | ||||
| TOF | Hyper | Iso | Iso/Hypo | Hypo (white-blood) |
| T1 | Hyper | Iso/hyper | Iso/Hypo | Hypo (black-blood) |
| T2 | Variable | Hypo | Hypo | Hypo (black-blood) |
| CTA | Intermediate density | Low density | Intermediate density (hard to see) | High density |
| US | Hypo | Hypo | Hyper | – |
IPH, intraplaque hemorrhage; LRNC, lipid-rich necrotic core; FC, fibrous cap; TOF, time-of-flight; CTA, computed tomography angiography; US, ultrasound.