Yoon HJ, et al. – The physicians conducted this work to evaluate the effects of carotid plaque and intima–media thickness (IMT) on future vascular events (VEs) in the patients with acute ischemic stroke. Results showed that diabetes, impaired renal function, male gender, and the presence of carotid plaque rather than IMT were independent predictors of future VEs in Korean patients with acute ischemic stroke. It was demonstrated that active medical management and careful monitoring for the establishment of recurrent VEs are strongly recommended in patients with acute ischemic stroke and carotid plaque.