Effect of evolocumab on the progression of intraplaque neovascularization of the carotid based on contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (EPIC study): A prospective single-arm, open-label study

• Main Authors: Ju Chen (Author), Faming Zhao (Author), Chengbin Lei (Author), Tianjun Qi (Author), Xin Xue (Author), Yuan Meng (Author), Wenzhong Zhang (Author), Hui Zhang (Author), Jian Wang (Author), Haijun Zhu (Author), Cheng Cheng (Author), Qilei Wang (Author), Chenglong Bi (Author), Beibei Song (Author), Chengwei Jin (Author), Qiang Niu (Author), Fengshuang An (Author), Bin Li (Author), Xiaoguang Huo (Author), Yunhe Zhao (Author), Bo Li (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background and Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the effect of half a year of evolocumab plus moderate-intensity statin treatment on carotid intraplaque neovascularization (IPN) and blood lipid levels.Methods: A total of 31 patients with 33 carotid plaques who received evolocumab plus st...