Abstract
Given that vulnerable plaques or thin-fibrous cap atheromas are lipid-laden, they can be visualized, and the lipid content quantified by IVMRI. Animal and human clinical trials have demonstrated the safety and feasibility of catheter-based MRI coronary interrogation. The vulnerable plaque in the peripheral vasculature can be effectively diagnosed by the IVMRI in many arterial territories.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 149-153 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Vascular Disease Management |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - Sep 2007 |