Intravascular MRI for the evaluation of lipid-rich vulnerable plaques in coronary and peripheral vessels

Robert L. Wilensky*, Jacob Schneiderman

*Corresponding author for this work

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)149-153
Number of pages5
JournalVascular Disease Management
Volume4
Issue number5
StatePublished - Sep 2007

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