PET imaging of inflammation in atherosclerosis
PET imaging of atherosclerosis can quantify several in vivo pathological processes
occurring within the arterial system. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is the most-commonly …
occurring within the arterial system. 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is the most-commonly …
[HTML][HTML] PET imaging of inflammation biomarkers
Inflammation plays a significant role in many disease processes. Development in molecular
imaging in recent years provides new insight into the diagnosis and treatment evaluation of …
imaging in recent years provides new insight into the diagnosis and treatment evaluation of …
Correlation of inflammation assessed by 18F-FDG PET, active mineral deposition assessed by 18F-fluoride PET, and vascular calcification in atherosclerotic plaque: a …
T Derlin, Z Tóth, L Papp, C Wisotzki… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2011 - Soc Nuclear Med
Formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaque is a dynamic and complex process
involving various pathophysiologic steps including inflammation and calcification. The …
involving various pathophysiologic steps including inflammation and calcification. The …
In vivo imaging of mineral deposition in carotid plaque using 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT: correlation with atherogenic risk factors
T Derlin, C Wisotzki, U Richter… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2011 - Soc Nuclear Med
The purpose of this study was to correlate 18F-sodium fluoride accumulation in the common
carotid arteries of neurologically asymptomatic patients with cardiovascular risk factors and …
carotid arteries of neurologically asymptomatic patients with cardiovascular risk factors and …
Radiosynthesis, preclinical, and clinical positron emission tomography studies of carbon-11 labeled endogenous and natural exogenous compounds
The presence of positron emission tomography (PET) centers at most major hospitals
worldwide, along with the improvement of PET scanner sensitivity and the introduction of …
worldwide, along with the improvement of PET scanner sensitivity and the introduction of …
MR/PET imaging of the cardiovascular system
Cardiovascular imaging has largely focused on identifying structural, functional, and
metabolic changes in the heart. The ability to reliably assess disease activity would have …
metabolic changes in the heart. The ability to reliably assess disease activity would have …
[HTML][HTML] New methods to image unstable atherosclerotic plaques
Atherosclerotic plaque rupture is the primary mechanism responsible for myocardial
infarction and stroke, the top two killers worldwide. Despite being potentially fatal, the …
infarction and stroke, the top two killers worldwide. Despite being potentially fatal, the …
Inflammation, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease: PET/CT for the evaluation of atherosclerosis and inflammation
Atherosclerosis is a prevalent cardiovascular disease marked by inflammation and the
formation of plaque within arterial walls. As the disease progresses, there is an increased …
formation of plaque within arterial walls. As the disease progresses, there is an increased …
[HTML][HTML] PET imaging of macrophages in cardiovascular diseases
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have been the leading cause of death in United States.
While tremendous progress has been made for treating CVDs over the year, the high …
While tremendous progress has been made for treating CVDs over the year, the high …
Imaging Intraplaque Inflammation in Carotid Atherosclerosis With 18F-Fluorocholine Positron Emission Tomography–Computed Tomography: Prospective Study on …
S Vöö, RM Kwee, JC Sluimer… - Circulation …, 2016 - Am Heart Assoc
Background—18F-fluorocholine (18F-FCH) uptake is associated with cell proliferation and
activity in tumor patients. We hypothesized that 18F-FCH could similarly be a valuable …
activity in tumor patients. We hypothesized that 18F-FCH could similarly be a valuable …