MRI: advances in the structural, molecular identification, and characterization of atherosclerotic plaques

Non-invasive, high-resolution magnetic resonance has the potential to image atherosclerotic plaque and to determine its composition and micro-anatomy. We summarize the rationale for plaque imaging, and describe the characteristics of plaque using existing MRI techniques. The use of MRI in human dise...

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Published inProceedings IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging pp. 149 - 152
Main Author Fayad, Z.A.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 2002
Subjects
Animals
Biomedical imaging
Carotid arteries
Diseases
High-resolution imaging
Humans
Image resolution
In vivo
Magnetic resonance
Magnetic resonance imaging
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Summary:Non-invasive, high-resolution magnetic resonance has the potential to image atherosclerotic plaque and to determine its composition and micro-anatomy. We summarize the rationale for plaque imaging, and describe the characteristics of plaque using existing MRI techniques. The use of MRI in human disease and in animal models, particularly rabbits and mice, is presented. Current and future applications of MRI, including new contrast agents and molecular imaging are also discussed.
ISBN:078037584X
9780780375840
DOI:10.1109/ISBI.2002.1029215