Noninvasive high-resolution magnetic resonance has the potential to image atherosclerotic
plaque and to determine its composition and microanatomy. This review summarizes the …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the arterial wall has emerged as a viable technology
for characterizing atherosclerotic lesions in vivo, especially within carotid arteries and other …

Background—Thromboembolic disease secondary to complicated carotid atherosclerotic
plaque is a major cause of cerebral ischemia. Clinical management relies on the detection …

Purpose: To prospectively evaluate if there is an association between plaque enhancement
at magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and proinflammatory cardiovascular risk factors and …

Background—Macrophages contribute to the progression and acute complications of
atherosclerosis. Macrophage imaging may serve as a biomarker to identify subclinical …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Inflammation of an atherosclerotic plaque is a well-known
risk factor in the development of ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction. MR imaging is …

OBJECTIVE. Understanding the determinants of subclinical atherosclerosis may aid in
elucidating the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and guide prevention strategies. In this pilot …

A new flow suppression method has been proposed for the acquisition of blood‐suppressed
(black‐blood) images in combination with administration of a positive contrast agent. The …

Objective: Although interleukin (IL)-6 plays a significant role in cardiovascular disease, little
is known about its relation to psychological risk factors, such as hostility and severity of …

Objective: Contrast enhancement is a vital feature of the intracranial atherosclerotic plaque
on high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HRMRI), but its clinical significance is still …