P.48 Ultrasound-Based Velocity and Acceleration of the Carotid Atheromatous Plaque in Asymptomatic Patients with Moderate and Severe Stenosis

The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in ultrasound-based velocities and accelerations of the carotid atheromatous plaque between asymptomatic patients with moderate and severe stenosis, based on the assumption that plaque motion features are sensitive to cardiovascular health status. The dataset used consists of 38 sequences of B-mode images (videos) of carotid atheromatous plaque of asymptomatic patients. Among the examined carotid arteries, 27 had severe stenosis degrees (>70