What is the importance of detecting microemboli with TCD in terms of large artery disease?
Detecting microemboli with TCD is important in terms of large artery disease as it helps to identify characteristics of unstable plaque such as intraplaque hemorrhage and other nonatherosclerotic conditions, including carotid dissection, fibromuscular dysplasia, and carotid webs. Further research is also needed to clarify the clinical significance of detecting these conditions in order to guide therapies.