Imaging of intracranial atherosclerotic plaques using 3.0 T and 7.0 T magnetic resonance imaging—current trends and future perspectives

: Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is one of the most common causes of ischemic stroke and carries a relatively high risk of stroke recurrence. Advances in high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HRMRI) techniques of intracranial arteries now have made it possible to directly visualize atherosclerotic plaque itself, allowing detailed assessments of plaque morphology and components. Currently available intracranial HRMRI could be...