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Molecular imaging of atherosclerosis: clinical state-of-the-art

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Molecular imaging is a burgeoning field that aims to image molecular and cellular detail in living subjects. In cardiovascular research, many exciting approaches have emerged, and several are utilized in the clinic or are in the process of translation. Here, we discuss high priority clinical developments in molecular imaging of atherosclerosis, and showcase examples that may enable improved detection of high-risk plaques, clinical risk stratification, and biological assessment of pharmacotherapeutic approaches.

Source: Heart

DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2011-301370

Authors: Farouc A Jaffer, Johan W Verjans

Institutions: Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, University Medical Center Utrecht

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute