Imaging Carotid Plaque Inflammation Using Positron Emission Tomography: Emerging Role in Clinical Stroke Care, Research Applications, and Future Directions

Imaging Carotid Plaque Inflammation Using Positron Emission Tomography: Emerging Role in Clinical Stroke Care, Research Applications, and Future Directions

Atherosclerosis is a chronic systemic inflammatory condition of the vasculature and a leading cause of stroke. Luminal stenosis severity is an important factor in determining vascular risk. Conventional imaging modalities, such as angiography or duplex ultrasonography, are used to quantify stenosis...

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Main Authors: John J. McCabe, Nicholas R. Evans, Sarah Gorey, Shiv Bhakta, James H. F. Rudd, Peter J. Kelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
inflammation
stroke
prognosis
positron emission tomography
recurrence
carotid
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/16/2073

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