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Microwave-driven Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Fast Detection of Atherosclerosis
Published on: March 22, 2016
[Magnetic resonance imaging of atherosclerotic plaque]
1Institut für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Essen. stefan.ruehm@uni-essen.de
Abstract:
Recent advances in terms of spatial and temporal resolution have enabled magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to be used to display atherosclerotic plaque. MRI permits not only to detect atherosclerotic lesions but also enables determination of plaque volume and plaque characterization. It allows to display different plaque components such as lipid core, fibrous cap, calcium, and thrombus. To improve the spatial resolution, different invasive approaches based on intravascular coils have been evaluated. Novel contrast agent developments aim at the detection of inflammatory plaque activity in order to identify lesions with a high vascular risk (vulnerable plaque).
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