Three-Dimensional Carotid Plaque MR Imaging

Chun Yuan; Dennis L Parker

doi:10.1016/j.nic.2015.09.001

Three-Dimensional Carotid Plaque MR Imaging

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2016 Feb;26(1):1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2015.09.001. Epub 2015 Oct 19.

Authors

Chun Yuan¹, Dennis L Parker²

Affiliations

¹ Vascular Imaging Lab, Department of Radiology, Bio-Molecular Imaging Center, University of Washington, Box 358050, 850 Republican Street, Seattle, WA 98109-4714, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Radiology, Imaging & Neurosciences Center, Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research (UCAIR), University of Utah, 729 Arapeen Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA.

Abstract

There has been significant progress made in 3-dimensional (3D) carotid plaque MR imaging techniques in recent years. Three-dimensional plaque imaging clearly represents the future in clinical use. With effective flow-suppression techniques, choices of different contrast weighting acquisitions, and time-efficient imaging approaches, 3D plaque imaging offers flexible imaging plane and view angle analysis, large coverage, multivascular beds capability, and even can be used in fast screening.

Keywords: 3D MR imaging; 3D MRA; 3D vessel wall imaging; Atherosclerosis imaging; Vessel wall imaging; Vulnerable plaque.

Publication types

Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Algorithms*
Animals
Carotid Arteries / pathology*
Carotid Artery Diseases / pathology*
Humans
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity

Abstract

Publication types

MeSH terms

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