Inflammation imaging in atherosclerosis.
Inflammation is important at many stages of atherosclerotic plaque development. We highlight several imaging modalities that can quantify the degree of plaque inflammation noninvasively. Imaging of this type might allow testing of novel antiatherosclerosis drugs, identification of patients at risk of plaque rupture, and deeper insight into the biology of the disease. The imaging modalities are discussed in relation to their potential use in these areas.
Rudd
James H F
JH
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Cambridge University, UK. jhfr2@cam.ac.uk
Hyafil
Fabien
F
Fayad
Zahi A
ZA
D050197:Atherosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000175:diagnosis*
D003287:Contrast Media