Abstract 151: Age‐Related Increases in Carotid Artery Calcification: Insights from NaF PET/CT Imaging

Introduction Atherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries, occurs due to the buildup of plaque on the inner walls of the arteries which can result in reduced blood flow to the organs and tissues. Risk factors such as smoking, chronic kidney disease, and aging can contribute to plaque...

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Main Authors: Eric M. Teichner, Robert C. Subtirelu, Tom Werner, Abass Alavi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-11-01
Series:Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology
Online Access:https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/SVIN.03.suppl_2.151