| Literature DB >> 20019886 |
David E Sosnovik, Peter Caravan.
Abstract
Molecular MRI of atherosclerosis involves the use of novel contrast agents to image cellular and molecular processes within atherosclerotic plaque. Agents to image plaque lipid content, inflammation, angiogenesis, and thrombosis have been developed and studied extensively in animal models of atherosclerosis and vascular injury. Selected agents have also been studied in humans, with highly promising initial results. In this brief review, recent advances as well as opportunities and challenges in the field are discussed.Entities:
Year: 2009 PMID: 20019886 PMCID: PMC2794433 DOI: 10.1007/s12410-009-0012-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Cardiovasc Imaging Rep ISSN: 1941-9074