Multimodality imaging of atherosclerosis (magnetic resonance imaging/computed tomography/positron emission tomography-computed tomography)

Top Magn Reson Imaging. 2007 Oct;18(5):379-88. doi: 10.1097/rmr.0b013e3181598db0.

Abstract

This review discusses the field of atherosclerosis imaging with magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and positron emission tomography techniques, and highlights important publications in this area. Future directions and challenges ahead for plaque imaging are also highlighted.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Atherosclerosis / diagnosis*
  • Atherosclerosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / diagnosis
  • Contrast Media
  • Disease Progression
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18