Assessing Vulnerability and Outcomes of Intracranial Atherosclerotic Plaques

This prospective cohort study aims to establish a large-scale cohort for primary stroke prevention in asymptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS). Objectives include: characterizing risk factor and stenotic artery distributions; determining optimal TCD screening sentinel arteries; observing plaque progression/regression via HR-MRI; establishing vulnerable plaque evaluation systems through stroke event follow-up; and developing cognitive decline prediction models integrating hemodynamic parameters. All procedures (TCD, HR-MRI, neuropsychological assessments) are routine clinical examinations with minimal risk. Participation is voluntary. Initial TCD and qualifying HR-MRI scans incur standard fees; all follow-up imaging and neuropsychological assessments post-enrollment are provided free of charge.