… In conclusion, the findings of this study suggest that areas of microcalcification in
developing atherosclerotic plaques are highly correlated with signal amplification of the 18 F-fluoride …

… to the underlying mechanism of signal amplification seen in PET-… 18F-fluoride PET/CT can
identify early microcalcifications. METHODS AND RESULTS: 18F-fluoride signal amplification …

… calcification is an elaborate pathological process of atherosclerosis that is closely related to
… , intraplaque hemorrhage, and microcalcification) to identify vulnerable plaques, 13 ,14 they …

… CT is currently only able to identify macroscopic … associated with advanced age,
atherosclerosis, and altered mineral metabolism. It can lead to mitral valve dysfunction and is …

… coronary atherosclerotic plaques: a prospective clinical trial.Lancet. 2014; 383:705–713. …
18F-Fluoride signal amplification identifies microcalcifications associated with atherosclerotic …

… calcification is a key feature of ruptured atherosclerotic plaques and the identification of
coronary microcalcification is closely linked … coronary atheromatous plaques as well as identify …

… and quantify microcalcification in early-stage atherosclerosis. … closely associated with the
beginning of atherosclerosis and, … -invasive imaging method to identify and localize ruptured …

… As (micro)-calcification is a hallmark of atherosclerosis, this … technique for identifying the early
onset of vascular calcification (ie … of micro-calcification, has been associated with increased …

… tomography signal, and autoradiography were linked through … calcification in PCSK9 D374Y
minipigs with early human plaque calcifications, we examined sections from atherosclerotic …

… Calcification is a key feature of atherosclerosis and … K2 on Calcium metabolism on 18F-fluoride
PET/MR 48 Vitamin K2… -NaF PET signal performed well in identifying patients who would …