| Literature DB >> 17483541 |
Sameer K Mehta1, Justin R McCrary, Andrew D Frutkin, William J S Dolla, Steven P Marso.
Abstract
Evaluation of atherosclerotic plaque composition and morphometry may yield insight into plaque biology and the mechanisms of plaque-associated thrombosis. Analysis of intravascular ultrasound radiofrequency (IVUS-RF) backscatter signal is one technology that provides in vivo assessment of both atherosclerotic plaque composition and morphometry. We summarize three different approaches to IVUS-RF and critique the studies using this technology. In addition, we address the potential application of IVUS-RF to assess vulnerable plaque.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17483541 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehm112
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Heart J ISSN: 0195-668X Impact factor: 29.983