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Computational cardiology is the scientific field devoted to the development of methodologies that enhance our mechanistic understanding, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. In this regard, the field embraces the extraordinary pace of discovery in imaging, computational modeling, and cardiovascular informatics at the intersection of atherogenesis and vascular biology. This paper highlights existing methods, practices, and computational models and proposes new strategies to support a multidisciplinary effort in this space. We focus on the means by that to leverage and coalesce these multiple disciplines to advance translational science and computational cardiology. Analyzing the scientific trends and understanding the current needs we present our perspective for the future of cardiovascular treatment.
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Ota H, Tamura H, Itabashi R, Yazawa Y, Nakamura Y, Hisamatsu K, Takamatsu M, Endo H, Niizuma K, Enomoto Y, Nagasaka T, Kajita K, Watanabe M, Yoshimura S, Yuan C. Quantitative characterization of carotid plaque components using MR apparent diffusion coefficients and longitudinal relaxation rates at 3T: A comparison with histology. J Magn Reson Imaging 2018; 48:1657-1667. [DOI: 10.1002/jmri.26216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Hideki Ota
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology; Tohoku University Hospital; Miyagi Japan
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- Division of Medical Physics; Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine; Miyagi Japan
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- Department of Stroke Neurology; Kohnan Hospital; Miyagi Japan
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- Department of Stroke Neurology; Kohnan Hospital; Miyagi Japan
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- Division of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine; Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Miyagi, Japan; Miyagi Japan
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- Pathology Division; Gifu University Hospital; Gifu Japan
- Department of Tumor Pathology; Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine; Gifu Japan
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- Department of Pathology; The Cancer Institute Hospital, Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery; Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine; Miyagi Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery; Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine; Miyagi Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery; Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine; Gifu Japan
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- Department of Radiological Technology; Tohoku University Hospital; Miyagi Japan
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- Department of Radiology service; Gifu University Hospital; Gifu Japan
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- Department of Pathology; Tohoku University Hospital; Miyagi Japan
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- Department of Radiology; University of Washington; Seattle Washington USA
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Heit JJ, Wintermark M. New developments in clinical ischemic stroke prevention and treatment and their imaging implications. J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2018; 38:1533-1550. [PMID: 28195500 PMCID: PMC6125964 DOI: 10.1177/0271678x17694046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Acute ischemic stroke results from blockage of a cerebral artery or impaired cerebral blood flow due to cervical or intracranial arterial stenosis. Ischemic stroke prevention seeks to minimize the risk of developing impaired cerebral perfusion by controlling vascular and cardiac disease risk factors. Similarly, ischemic stroke treatment aims to restore cerebral blood flow through recanalization of an occluded artery or dilation of a severely narrowed artery that supplies cerebral tissue. Stroke prevention and treatment are increasingly informed by imaging studies, and neurovascular and cerebral perfusion imaging has become essential in in guiding ischemic stroke prevention and treatment. Here we review the latest advances in ischemic stroke prevention and treatment with an emphasis on the neuroimaging principles emphasized in recent randomized trials. Future research directions that should be explored in ischemic stroke prevention and treatment are also discussed.
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- Jeremy J Heit
- Department of Radiology, Neuroimaging and Neurointervention Division, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Neuroimaging and Neurointervention Division, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA, USA
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Significance of hyperintense arteries on Gd-enhanced 3D T1W black-blood imaging in acute stroke. Eur Radiol 2018; 29:1329-1337. [PMID: 30088068 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5669-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To elucidate the pathogenesis of hyperintense arteries on Gd-enhanced 3D T1W BB FSE and their clinical significance in acute middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 20 patients with MCA infarction. We measured the contrast-to-noise ratio between hyperintense artery and adjacent grey matter on T2-FLAIR and Gd-enhanced 3D T1W BB FSE and compared them by using Student's t test. The agreement of positive hyperintense artery between T2 FLAIR and Gd-enhanced 3D T1WI BB FSE was estimated with intraclass correlation coefficient. Our cohort was dichotomised into two groups depending on hyperintense artery scores, and clinical data were compared between two groups by using Student's t test and chi-square test. RESULTS The contrast between hyperintense artery and grey matter on Gd-enhanced 3D T1W BB FSE was significantly higher than that on T2-FLAIR (2.27 ± 1.65 versus 0.94 ± 0.86, p = 0.01). Overall, agreement of hyperintense arteries on T2-FLAIR and Gd-enhanced 3D T1W BB FSE was excellent (ρ = 0.76, p < 0.01). Patients with higher hyperintense artery scores had higher perfusion deficits that those with lower hyperintense artery scores (196.7 ± 41.4 vs 100.1 ± 130.1, p = 0.03). CONCLUSION Hyperintense arteries on Gd-enhanced 3D T1W BB FSE in acute MCA stroke may be associated with slow collateral flows. Their territories corresponded to those of FLAIR, but had a better contrast. The patients with hyperintense arteries in a wider territory showed larger perfusion deficit than those with hyperintense arteries in a narrower territory. KEY POINTS • Hyperintense arteries on Gd-enhanced 3D T1W BB FSE are slow collateral flows. • Hyperintense arteries on Gd-enhanced 3D T1W BB FSE are well matched with FLAIR hyperintense vessels. • Hyperintense arteries are associated with perfusion deficit in stroke patients.
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Qi H, Sun J, Qiao H, Zhao X, Guo R, Balu N, Yuan C, Chen H. Simultaneous T 1 and T 2 mapping of the carotid plaque (SIMPLE) with T 2 and inversion recovery prepared 3D radial imaging. Magn Reson Med 2018; 80:2598-2608. [PMID: 29802629 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.27361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2017] [Revised: 04/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To propose a technique that can produce different T1 and T2 contrasts in a single scan for simultaneous T1 and T2 mapping of the carotid plaque (SIMPLE). METHODS An interleaved 3D golden angle radial trajectory was used in conjunction with T2 preparation with variable duration (TEprep ) and inversion recovery pulses. Sliding window reconstruction was adopted to reconstruct images at different inversion delay time and TEprep for joint T1 and T2 fitting. In the fitting procedure, a rapid B1 correction method was presented. The accuracy of SIMPLE was investigated in phantom experiments. In vivo scans were performed on 5 healthy volunteers with 2 scans each, and on 5 patients with carotid atherosclerosis. RESULTS The phantom T1 and T2 estimations of SIMPLE agreed well with the standard methods with the percentage difference smaller than 7.1%. In vivo T1 and T2 for normal carotid vessel wall were 1213 ± 48.3 ms and 51.1 ± 1.7 ms, with good interscan repeatability. Alternations of T1 and T2 in plaque regions were in agreement with the conventional multicontrast imaging findings. CONCLUSION The proposed SIMPLE allows simultaneous T1 and T2 mapping of the carotid artery in less than 10 minutes, serving as a quantitative tool with good accuracy and reproducibility for plaque characterization.
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- Haikun Qi
- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This short review summarizes the recent development in clinical and experimental imaging techniques for coronary atherosclerosis. RECENT FINDINGS Coronary atherosclerosis is the underlying disease of myocardial infarction, the leading cause of death in the industrialized world. Conventional ways of risk assessment, including evaluation of traditional risk factors and interrogation of luminal stenosis, have proven imprecise for the prediction of major events. Rapid advances in noninvasive imaging techniques including MRI, CT, and PET, as well as catheter-based methods, have opened the doors to more in-depth interrogation of plaque burden, composition, and many crucial pathological processes such as inflammation and hemorrhage. These emerging imaging modalities and methodologies, combined with conventional imaging evidences of anatomy and ischemia, offer the promises to provide comprehensive information of the disease status. There is tremendous clinical potential for imaging to improve the current management of coronary atherosclerosis, including the identification of high-risk patients for aggressive therapies and guiding personalized treatment. In this review, we provide an overview of the state-of-the-art coronary plaque imaging techniques focusing on their respective strengths and weaknesses, as well as their clinical outlook.
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- Yibin Xie
- Biomedical Imaging Research Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., PACT Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
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- Biomedical Imaging Research Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., PACT Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA
- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Feng Lin Road, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Feng Lin Road, Shanghai, China
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- Biomedical Imaging Research Institute, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., PACT Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USA.
- Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Molinari F, Liboni W, Giustetto P, Pavanelli E, Marsico A, Suri JS. Carotid Plaque Characterization with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Imaging and its Histological Validation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/154431671003400402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Introduction Better methods are needed to determine the course of intervention in patients with atherosclerosis; therefore, plaque characterization is increasing in importance. Current guidelines suggest that the degree of stenosis and symptoms are the only criteria for the selection of the surgical intervention. However, there remain some challenges. The characterization of plaque morphology may help determine the best course of therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography are current standard techniques to evaluate plaque morphology, but they are expensive and unsuitable for long term surveillance and monitoring. Objective In this research, an ultrasound-based methodology for the characterization of carotid plaques is shown. This technique requires the injection of a small volume (approximately 1.5 mL) of contrast agent and the acquisition of postcontrast images. The rationale of this technique is that poorly perfused tissues (such as lipids) show a lower contrast enhancement with respect to highly perfused tissues (such as fibrous and muscular tissue). Methods The technique consists of two steps. First, the plaque region is automatically segmented by a completely user-independent algorithm. Then, the portion of the wall corresponding to the plaque is analyzed and color-coded intensity is assigned to a specific tissue. Performance evaluation was performed against histology. Twenty plaque specimens were sent to pathology for reporting. Correlation of the histology report and of the contrast-enhanced ultrasound analysis was performed. Results Plaque components that could be effectively identified were thrombi, lipids, fibrous/muscular tissue, and calcium. Overall the errors on 20 plaques between automated classification and histology were: 3.1 ± 1.1% for thrombus, 4.2 ± 1.5% for lipids, 5 ± 3.4% for fibrous/muscular tissue, and 3.2 ± 1.0% for calcium. Conclusion Despite the need for further investigation and a quantitative evaluation of the results, this methodology showed encouraging results. This analysis architecture is undergoing validation in a neurology division and is aimed at being used for the follow-up of patients and quantification of drug therapy effects.
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- Filippo Molinari
- Biolab, Department of Electronics, Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Biomedical Technologies Inc., Denver, CO
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Idaho State University (Aff), Pocatello, ID
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Fujiwara Y, Maruyama H, Toyomaru K, Nishizaka Y, Fukamatsu M. Quantitative T 1 and T 2* carotid atherosclerotic plaque imaging using a three-dimensional multi-echo phase-sensitive inversion recovery sequence: a feasibility study. Radiol Phys Technol 2018; 11:156-164. [PMID: 29512056 DOI: 10.1007/s12194-018-0449-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2017] [Revised: 03/01/2018] [Accepted: 03/02/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is widely used to detect carotid atherosclerotic plaques. Although it is important to evaluate vulnerable carotid plaques containing lipids and intra-plaque hemorrhages (IPHs) using T1-weighted images, the image contrast changes depending on the imaging settings. Moreover, to distinguish between a thrombus and a hemorrhage, it is useful to evaluate the iron content of the plaque using both T1-weighted and T2*-weighted images. Therefore, a quantitative evaluation of carotid atherosclerotic plaques using T1 and T2* values may be necessary for the accurate evaluation of plaque components. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the multi-echo phase-sensitive inversion recovery (mPSIR) sequence can improve T1 contrast while simultaneously providing accurate T1 and T2* values of an IPH. T1 and T2* values measured using mPSIR were compared to values from conventional methods in phantom and in vivo studies. In the phantom study, the T1 and T2* values estimated using mPSIR were linearly correlated with those of conventional methods. In the in vivo study, mPSIR demonstrated higher T1 contrast between the IPH phantom and sternocleidomastoid muscle than the conventional method. Moreover, the T1 and T2* values of the blood vessel wall and sternocleidomastoid muscle estimated using mPSIR were correlated with values measured by conventional methods and with values reported previously. The mPSIR sequence improved T1 contrast while simultaneously providing accurate T1 and T2* values of the neck region. Although further study is required to evaluate the clinical utility, mPSIR may improve carotid atherosclerotic plaque detection and provide detailed information about plaque components.
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- Yasuhiro Fujiwara
- Department of Medical Imaging, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kumamoto University, 4-24-1 Kuhonji, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, 862-0976, Japan.
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- Radiological Center, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Saisyunsou Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Course of Radiological Science, School of Health Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Course of Radiological Science, School of Health Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Radiological Center, National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Medical Center, Kumamoto, Japan
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Nishimura S, Izumi C, Imanaka M, Kuroda M, Takahashi Y, Yoshikawa Y, Amano M, Onishi N, Sakamoto J, Tamaki Y, Enomoto S, Miyake M, Tamura T, Kondo H, Kaitani K, Nakagawa Y. Impact of aortic plaque on progression rate and prognosis of aortic stenosis. Int J Cardiol 2018; 252:144-149. [PMID: 29249424 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.09.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2017] [Revised: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUNDS Patients with aortic stenosis (AS) have a high prevalence of aortic plaque. However, no data exist regarding the clinical significance and prognostic value of aortic plaque in AS patients. This study examines the impact of aortic plaque on the rate of progression and clinical outcomes of AS. METHODS We retrospectively investigated 1812 transesophageal echocardiographic examinations between 2008 and 2015. We selected 100 consecutive patients (mean age; 75.1±7.4years) who showed maximal aortic jet velocity (AV-Vel) ≥2.0m/s by transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and received follow-up TTE (mean follow-up duration 25±17months), and the mean progression rate of AV-Vel was calculated. Clinical and echocardiographic characteristics, including severity of aortic plaque, and cardiac events were examined. RESULTS At initial TTE, mean AV-Vel was 3.68±0.94m/s and mean aortic valve area 0.98±0.32cm2. Mean progression rate of AV-Vel was 0.41m/s/year in 38 patients with severe aortic plaque, and -0.03m/s/year in the remaining 62 patients without severe aortic plaque. Severe aortic plaque (odds ratio[OR], 8.32) and hemodialysis (OR, 6.03) were independent predictors of rapid progression. The event-free survival rate at 3years was significantly lower in patients with severe aortic plaque than in those without (52% vs 82%, p=0.002). Severe aortic plaque (hazard ratio[HR], 2.89) and AV-Vel at initial TTE (HR, 3.28) were identified as independent predictors of cardiac events. CONCLUSION Severe aortic plaque was a predictor of rapid progression and poor prognosis in AS patients. Evaluation of aortic plaque provides additional information regarding surgical scheduling and follow-up.
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology, Tenri Hospital, Tenri, Nara, Japan
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Kuroiwa Y, Yamashita A, Imamura T, Asada Y. [7. Basic Research and Clinical Applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Qualitative Assessment of Cardiovascular Diseases]. Nihon Hoshasen Gijutsu Gakkai Zasshi 2018; 74:599-605. [PMID: 29925755 DOI: 10.6009/jjrt.2018_jsrt_74.6.599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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- Yasuyoshi Kuroiwa
- Department of Radiological Technology, Koga General Hospital
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
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Li B, Li H, Dong L, Huang G. Fast carotid artery MR angiography with compressed sensing based three-dimensional time-of-flight sequence. Magn Reson Imaging 2017; 43:129-135. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2017.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Anwaier G, Chen C, Cao Y, Qi R. A review of molecular imaging of atherosclerosis and the potential application of dendrimer in imaging of plaque. Int J Nanomedicine 2017; 12:7681-7693. [PMID: 29089763 PMCID: PMC5656339 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s142385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Despite the fact that technological advancements have been made in diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Early detection of atherosclerosis (AS), especially vulnerable plaques, plays a crucial role in the prevention of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Targeting the critical cytokines and molecules that are upregulated during the biological process of AS by in vivo molecular imaging has been widely used in plaque imaging. With their three-dimensional architecture, composition, and abundant terminal functional groups, dendrimers provide a platform for multitargeting and multimodal imaging. Thus, modified dendrimers with the key molecules upregulated in AS plaques will be an innovative attempt to achieve targeted imaging of AS plaques specifically and efficiently. This review was aimed to address some recent works on imaging of AS plaques using various types of image technology and further discuss the applications of dendrimers, an innovative yet seldom used method in imaging of AS plaques due to some limitations and challenges, and we highlight the bright future of the modified dendrimers in characterizing AS plaques.
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- Gulinigaer Anwaier
- Peking University Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of education, Peking University Health Science Center.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmaceutics and New Drug Delivery Systems, Beijing.,School of Basic Medical Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
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- Peking University Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of education, Peking University Health Science Center.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmaceutics and New Drug Delivery Systems, Beijing
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- Peking University Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of education, Peking University Health Science Center.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmaceutics and New Drug Delivery Systems, Beijing
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- Peking University Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of education, Peking University Health Science Center.,Beijing Key Laboratory of Molecular Pharmaceutics and New Drug Delivery Systems, Beijing.,School of Basic Medical Science, Shihezi University, Shihezi, Xinjiang, People's Republic of China
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Neuroradiologic Characteristics of Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System According to the Affected Vessel Size. Clin Neuroradiol 2017; 29:37-44. [PMID: 28875326 DOI: 10.1007/s00062-017-0622-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/16/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has an important impact in diagnosing primary angiitis of the central nervous system (PACNS). However, neuroradiologic findings may vary immensely, making an easy and definite diagnosis challenging. METHODS In this retrospective, single center study, we analyzed neuroradiologic findings of patients with PACNS diagnosed at our hospital between 2009 and 2014. Furthermore, we classified patients according to the affected vessel size and compared imaging characteristics between the subgroups. RESULTS Thirty-three patients were included (mean age 43 [±15.3] years, 17 females) in this study. Patients with positive angiographic findings were classified as either medium or large vessel PACNS and presented more ischemic lesions (p < 0.001) and vessel wall enhancement (p = 0.017) compared to patients with small vessel PACNS. No significant differences were detected for the distribution of contrast-enhancing lesions (parenchymal or leptomeningeal), hemorrhages, or lesions with mass effect. Twenty-five patients underwent brain biopsy. Patients with medium or large vessel PACNS were less likely to have positive biopsy results. DISCUSSION It is essential to differentiate between small and medium/large vessel PACNS since results in MRI, digital subtraction angiography and brain biopsy may differ immensely. Since image quality of MR scanners improves gradually and brain biopsy may often be nonspecific or negative, our results emphasize the importance of MRI/MRA in the diagnosis process of PACNS.
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Savastano LE, Seibel EJ. Scanning Fiber Angioscopy: A Multimodal Intravascular Imaging Platform for Carotid Atherosclerosis. Neurosurgery 2017; 64:188-198. [PMID: 28899060 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyx322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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- Luis E Savastano
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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van den Bouwhuijsen QJA, Vernooij MW, Verhaaren BFJ, Vrooman HA, Niessen WJ, Krestin GP, Ikram MA, Franco OH, van der Lugt A. Carotid Plaque Morphology and Ischemic Vascular Brain Disease on MRI. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2017; 38:1776-1782. [PMID: 28705824 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 04/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Vulnerable carotid plaque components are reported to increase the risk of cerebrovascular events. Yet, the relation between plaque composition and subclinical ischemic brain disease is not known. We studied, in the general population, the association between carotid atherosclerotic plaque characteristics and ischemic brain disease on MR imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS From the population-based Rotterdam Study, 951 participants underwent both carotid MR imaging and brain MR imaging. The presence of intraplaque hemorrhage, lipid core, and calcification and measures of plaque size was assessed in both carotid arteries. The presence of plaque characteristics in relation to lacunar and cortical infarcts and white matter lesion volume was investigated and adjusted for cardiovascular risk factors. Stratified analyses were conducted to explore effect modification by sex. Additional analyses were conducted per carotid artery in relation to vascular brain disease in the ipsilateral hemisphere. RESULTS Carotid intraplaque hemorrhage was significantly associated with the presence of cortical infarcts (OR, 1.9; 95% confidence interval, 1.1-3.3). None of the plaque characteristics were related to the presence of lacunar infarcts. Calcification was the only characteristic that was associated with higher white matter lesion volume. There was no significant interaction by sex. CONCLUSIONS The presence of carotid intraplaque hemorrhage on MR imaging is independently associated with MR imaging-defined cortical infarcts, but not with lacunar infarcts. Plaque calcification, but not vulnerable plaque components, is related to white matter lesion volume.
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- Q J A van den Bouwhuijsen
- From the Departments of Epidemiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., B.F.J.V., M.A.I., O.H.F.).,Radiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., H.A.V., W.J.N., G.P.K., M.A.I., A.v.d.L.)
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- From the Departments of Epidemiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., B.F.J.V., M.A.I., O.H.F.).,Radiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., H.A.V., W.J.N., G.P.K., M.A.I., A.v.d.L.)
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- From the Departments of Epidemiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., B.F.J.V., M.A.I., O.H.F.)
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- Radiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., H.A.V., W.J.N., G.P.K., M.A.I., A.v.d.L.).,Medical Informatics (H.A.V., W.J.N.), Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Radiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., H.A.V., W.J.N., G.P.K., M.A.I., A.v.d.L.).,Medical Informatics (H.A.V., W.J.N.), Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Radiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., H.A.V., W.J.N., G.P.K., M.A.I., A.v.d.L.)
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- From the Departments of Epidemiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., B.F.J.V., M.A.I., O.H.F.).,Radiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., H.A.V., W.J.N., G.P.K., M.A.I., A.v.d.L.)
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- From the Departments of Epidemiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., B.F.J.V., M.A.I., O.H.F.)
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- Radiology (Q.J.A.v.d.B., M.W.V., H.A.V., W.J.N., G.P.K., M.A.I., A.v.d.L.)
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Yuan J, Usman A, Reid SA, King KF, Patterson AJ, Gillard JH, Graves MJ. Three-dimensional black-blood multi-contrast carotid imaging using compressed sensing: a repeatability study. MAGNETIC RESONANCE MATERIALS IN PHYSICS BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2017; 31:183-190. [PMID: 28653214 PMCID: PMC5813054 DOI: 10.1007/s10334-017-0640-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2017] [Revised: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this work is to evaluate the repeatability of a compressed sensing (CS) accelerated multi-contrast carotid protocol at 3 T. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twelve volunteers and eight patients with carotid disease were scanned on a 3 T MRI scanner using a CS accelerated 3-D black-blood multi-contrast protocol which comprises T 1w, T 2w and PDw without CS, and with a CS factor of 1.5 and 2.0. The volunteers were scanned twice, the lumen/wall area and wall thickness were measured for each scan. Eight patients were scanned once, the inter/intra-observer reproducibility of the measurements was calculated. RESULTS In the repeated volunteer scans, the interclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for the wall area measurement using a CS factor of 1.5 in PDw, T 1w and T 2w were 0.95, 0.81, and 0.97, respectively. The ICC for lumen area measurement using a CS factor of 1.5 in PDw, T 1w and T 2w were 0.96, 0.92, and 0.96, respectively. In patients, the ICC for inter/intra-observer measurements of lumen/wall area, and wall thickness were all above 0.81 in all sequences. CONCLUSION The results show a CS accelerated 3-D black-blood multi-contrast protocol is a robust and reproducible method for carotid imaging. Future protocol design could use CS to reduce the scanning time.
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- Jianmin Yuan
- Department of Radiology, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Level 5, Box 218, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK.
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- Department of Radiology, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Level 5, Box 218, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Radiology, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Level 5, Box 218, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Radiology, School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Level 5, Box 218, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Rd, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
- Department of Radiology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
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Potential of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor PET imaging in atherosclerosis. Methods 2017; 130:90-104. [PMID: 28602809 DOI: 10.1016/j.ymeth.2017.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Revised: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Atherosclerotic events are usually acute and often strike otherwise asymptomatic patients. Although multiple clinical risk factors have been associated with atherosclerosis, as of yet no further individual prediction can be made as to who will suffer from its consequences based on biomarker analysis or traditional imaging methods like CT, MRI or angiography. Previously, non-invasive imaging with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET was shown to potentially fill this niche as it offers high sensitive detection of metabolic processes associated with inflammatory changes in atherosclerotic plaques. However, 18F-FDG PET imaging of arterial vessels suffers from non-specificity and has still to be proven to reliably identify vulnerable plaques, carrying a high risk of rupture. Therefore, it may be regarded only as a secondary marker for monitoring treatment effects and it does not offer alternative treatment options or direct insight in treatment mechanisms. In this review, an overview is given of the current status and the potential of PET imaging of inflammation and angiogenesis in atherosclerosis in general and special emphasis is given to imaging of α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (α7 nAChRs). Due to the gaps that still exist in our understanding of atherogenesis and the limitations of the available PET tracers, the search continues for a more specific radioligand, able to differentiate between stable atherosclerosis and plaques prone to rupture. The potential role of the α7 nAChR as imaging marker for plaque vulnerability is explored. Today, strong evidence exists that nAChRs are involved in the atherosclerotic disease process. They are suggested to mediate the deleterious effects of the major tobacco component, nicotine, a nAChR agonist. Mainly based on in vitro data, α7 nAChR stimulation might increase plaque burden via increased neovascularization. However, in animal studies, α7 nAChR manipulation appears to reduce plaque size due to its inhibitory effects on inflammatory cells. Thus, reliable identification of α7 nAChRs by in vivo imaging is crucial to investigate the exact role of α7 nAChR in atherosclerosis before any therapeutic approach in the human setting can be justified. In this review, we discuss the first experience with α7 nAChR PET tracers and developmental considerations regarding the "optimal" PET tracer to image vascular nAChRs.
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Xia J, Yin A, Li Z, Liu X, Peng X, Xie N. Quantitative Analysis of Lipid-Rich Necrotic Core in Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaques by In Vivo Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Clinical Outcomes. Med Sci Monit 2017; 23:2745-2750. [PMID: 28584227 PMCID: PMC5470833 DOI: 10.12659/msm.901864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study was to explore the accuracy of in vivo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the quantitative evaluation of lipid-rich necrotic core (LRNC) in carotid atherosclerotic plaques compared with histopathology, and to assess the association of LRNC size with cerebral ischemia symptoms. Material/Methods Thirty patients were enrolled and 19 patients (16 men and 3 women) were analyzed. All the patients were submitted to MRI on a Siemens Avanto (1.5-Tesla) device before carotid endarterectomy (CEA). The scanning protocol included three-dimensional time of flight (3D TOF), T1-weighted image (T1WI), T2-weighted image (T2WI), turbo spin-echo T2-weighted (T2-TSE), and contrast-enhanced T1-weighted image. MRI images were reviewed for quantitative measurements of LRNC areas. LRNC specimens were collected for histology. Percentages of LRNC area to total vessel area were assessed to determine the association of MRI with histological findings. Results There were 151 pairs of matched MRI and pathological sections. LRNC area percentages (LRNC area/vessel area) measured by MRI and histology were 20.6±9.0% and 18.7±9.5%, respectively (r=0.69, p<0.001). Twelve out of 19 patients had symptoms (S-group; 3 had recent stroke, 3 had a recent stroke and a history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and 6 had TIA); the remaining 7 subjects showed no symptoms (NS-group). LRNC area percentages in the S- and NS-groups were 22.2±5.8% and 12.6±10.7%, respectively (p<0.05). Conclusions MRI can quantitatively measure LRNC in carotid atherosclerotic plaques, and may be useful in predicting the rupture risk of plaques. These findings provide a basis for imaging use in individualized treatment plan.
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- Jun Xia
- Department of Radiology, Shenzhen No.2 People's Hospital (the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Radiology, Shenzhen No.2 People's Hospital (the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Department of Ultrasound, Shenzhen No. 2 People's Hospital (the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Core Laboratory, Shenzhen No. 2 People's Hospital (the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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- Core Laboratory, Shenzhen No. 2 People's Hospital (the First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University), Shenzhen, Guangdong, China (mainland)
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Multimodal laser-based angioscopy for structural, chemical and biological imaging of atherosclerosis. Nat Biomed Eng 2017. [PMID: 28555172 DOI: 10.1038/s41551-016-0023.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The complex nature of atherosclerosis demands high-resolution approaches to identify subtle thrombogenic lesions and define the risk of plaque rupture. Here, we report the proof-of-concept use of a multimodal scanning fiber endoscope (SFE) consisting of a single optical fiber scanned by a piezoelectric drive that illuminates tissue with red, blue, and green laser beams, and digitally reconstructs images at 30 Hz with high resolution and large fields-of-view. By combining laser-induced reflectance and fluorescence emission of intrinsic fluorescent constituents in arterial tissues, the SFE allowed us to co-generate endoscopic videos with a label-free biochemical map to derive a morphological and spectral classifier capable of discriminating early, intermediate, advanced, and complicated atherosclerotic plaques. We demonstrate the capability of scanning fiber angioscopy for the molecular imaging of vulnerable atherosclerosis by targeting proteolytic activity with a fluorescent probe activated by matrix metalloproteinases. We also show that the SFE generates high-quality spectral images in vivo in an animal model with medium-sized arteries. Multimodal laser-based angioscopy could become a platform for the diagnosis, prognosis, and image-guided therapy of atherosclerosis.
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Li B, Li H, Kong H, Dong L, Zhang J, Fang J. Compressed sensing based simultaneous black- and gray-blood carotid vessel wall MR imaging. Magn Reson Imaging 2017; 38:214-223. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2017.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2016] [Revised: 01/17/2017] [Accepted: 01/17/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Kerwin WS, Miller Z, Yuan C. Imaging of the high-risk carotid plaque: magnetic resonance imaging. Semin Vasc Surg 2017; 30:54-61. [PMID: 28818259 DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2017.04.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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The emergence of the concept of high-risk atherosclerotic plaque has led to considerable interest in noninvasive imaging techniques to identify high-risk features before clinical sequelae. For plaques in the carotid arteries, magnetic resonance imaging has undergone considerable histologic validation to link imaging features to indicators of plaque instability, including plaque burden, intraplaque hemorrhage, fibrous cap disruption, lipid rich necrotic core, and calcification. Recently introduced imaging technologies, especially those focused on three-dimensional imaging sequences, are now poised for integration into the clinical workup of patients with suspected carotid atherosclerosis. The purpose of this article is to review the carotid plaque magnetic resonance imaging techniques that are most ready for integration into the clinic.
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- William S Kerwin
- University of Washington Vascular Imaging Lab, Department of Radiology, 850 Republican Street, Seattle, WA 98109
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- University of Washington Vascular Imaging Lab, Department of Radiology, 850 Republican Street, Seattle, WA 98109
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- University of Washington Vascular Imaging Lab, Department of Radiology, 850 Republican Street, Seattle, WA 98109.
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Zhu XJ, Wang W, Liu ZJ. High-resolution Magnetic Resonance Vessel Wall Imaging for Intracranial Arterial Stenosis. Chin Med J (Engl) 2017; 129:1363-70. [PMID: 27231176 PMCID: PMC4894049 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.182826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To discuss the feasibility and clinical value of high-resolution magnetic resonance vessel wall imaging (HRMR VWI) for intracranial arterial stenosis. DATE SOURCES We retrieved information from PubMed database up to December 2015, using various search terms including vessel wall imaging (VWI), high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging, intracranial arterial stenosis, black blood, and intracranial atherosclerosis. STUDY SELECTION We reviewed peer-reviewed articles printed in English on imaging technique of VWI and characteristic findings of various intracranial vasculopathies on VWI. We organized this data to explain the value of VWI in clinical application. RESULTS VWI with black blood technique could provide high-quality images with submillimeter voxel size, and display both the vessel wall and lumen of intracranial artery simultaneously. Various intracranial vasculopathies (atherosclerotic or nonatherosclerotic) had differentiating features including pattern of wall thickening, enhancement, and vessel remodeling on VWI. This technique could be used for determining causes of stenosis, identification of stroke mechanism, risk-stratifying patients, and directing therapeutic management in clinical practice. In addition, a new morphological classification based on VWI could be established for predicting the efficacy of endovascular therapy. CONCLUSIONS This review highlights the value of HRMR VWI for discrimination of different intracranial vasculopathies and directing therapeutic management.
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- Xian-Jin Zhu
- Department of Radiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Radiology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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- Department of Neurology, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
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Chueh JY, van der Marel K, Gounis MJ, LeMatty T, Brown TR, Ansari SA, Carroll TJ, Buck AK, Zhou XJ, Chatterjee AR, King RM, Mao H, Zheng S, Brooks OW, Rappleye JW, Swartz RH, Feldmann E, Turan TN. Development of a high resolution MRI intracranial atherosclerosis imaging phantom. J Neurointerv Surg 2017; 10:143-149. [PMID: 28280114 DOI: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2016-012974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Currently, there is neither a standard protocol for vessel wall MR imaging of intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) nor a gold standard phantom to compare MR sequences. In this study, a plaque phantom is developed and characterized that provides a platform for establishing a uniform imaging approach for ICAD. MATERIALS AND METHODS A patient specific injection mold was 3D printed to construct a geometrically accurate ICAD phantom. Polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel was infused into the core shell mold to form the stenotic artery. The ICAD phantom incorporated materials mimicking a stenotic vessel and plaque components, including fibrous cap and lipid core. Two phantoms were scanned using high resolution cone beam CT and compared with four different 3 T MRI systems across eight different sites over a period of 18 months. Inter-phantom variability was assessed by lumen dimensions and contrast to noise ratio (CNR). RESULTS Quantitative evaluation of the minimum lumen radius in the stenosis showed that the radius was on average 0.80 mm (95% CI 0.77 to 0.82 mm) in model 1 and 0.77 mm (95% CI 0.74 to 0.81 mm) in model 2. The highest CNRs were observed for comparisons between lipid and vessel wall. To evaluate manufacturing reproducibility, the CNR variability between the two models had an average absolute difference of 4.31 (95% CI 3.82 to 5.78). Variation in CNR between the images from the same scanner separated by 7 months was 2.5-6.2, showing reproducible phantom durability. CONCLUSIONS A plaque phantom composed of a stenotic vessel wall and plaque components was successfully constructed for multicenter high resolution MRI standardization.
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- Ju-Yu Chueh
- Department of Radiology, New England Center for Stroke Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New England Center for Stroke Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New England Center for Stroke Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Departments of Radiology, Neurology, and Neurological Surgery, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Departments of Radiology and Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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- Departments of Radiology, Neurosurgery, and Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New England Center for Stroke Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New England Center for Stroke Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New England Center for Stroke Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New England Center for Stroke Research, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Medicine (Neurology), Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Neurosciences and Rehabilitation, Baystate Health, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Radiology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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McNally JS, Kim SE, Mendes J, Hadley JR, Sakata A, De Havenon AH, Treiman GS, Parker DL. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Detection of Intraplaque Hemorrhage. MAGNETIC RESONANCE INSIGHTS 2017; 10:1-8. [PMID: 28469441 PMCID: PMC5348123 DOI: 10.1177/1178623x17694150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2016] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Carotid artery atherosclerosis is a major cause of ischemic stroke. For more than 30 years, future stroke risk and carotid stroke etiology have been determined using percent diameter stenosis based on clinical trials in the 1990s. In the past 10 years, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences have been developed to detect carotid intraplaque hemorrhage. By detecting carotid intraplaque hemorrhage, MRI identifies potential stroke sources that are often overlooked by lumen imaging. In addition, MRI can dramatically improve assessment of future stroke risk beyond lumen stenosis alone. In this review, we discuss the use of heavily T1-weighted MRI sequences used to detect carotid intraplaque hemorrhage. In addition, advances in ciné imaging, motion robust techniques, and specialized neck coils will be reviewed. Finally, the clinical use and future impact of MRI plaque hemorrhage imaging will be discussed.
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- J Scott McNally
- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Neurology, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, The University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Kolodgie FD, Yahagi K, Mori H, Romero ME, Trout HH, Finn AV, Virmani R. High-risk carotid plaque: lessons learned from histopathology. Semin Vasc Surg 2017; 30:31-43. [DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2017.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Multimodal laser-based angioscopy for structural, chemical and biological imaging of atherosclerosis. Nat Biomed Eng 2017; 1. [PMID: 28555172 DOI: 10.1038/s41551-016-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The complex nature of atherosclerosis demands high-resolution approaches to identify subtle thrombogenic lesions and define the risk of plaque rupture. Here, we report the proof-of-concept use of a multimodal scanning fiber endoscope (SFE) consisting of a single optical fiber scanned by a piezoelectric drive that illuminates tissue with red, blue, and green laser beams, and digitally reconstructs images at 30 Hz with high resolution and large fields-of-view. By combining laser-induced reflectance and fluorescence emission of intrinsic fluorescent constituents in arterial tissues, the SFE allowed us to co-generate endoscopic videos with a label-free biochemical map to derive a morphological and spectral classifier capable of discriminating early, intermediate, advanced, and complicated atherosclerotic plaques. We demonstrate the capability of scanning fiber angioscopy for the molecular imaging of vulnerable atherosclerosis by targeting proteolytic activity with a fluorescent probe activated by matrix metalloproteinases. We also show that the SFE generates high-quality spectral images in vivo in an animal model with medium-sized arteries. Multimodal laser-based angioscopy could become a platform for the diagnosis, prognosis, and image-guided therapy of atherosclerosis.
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Ge X, Zhou Z, Zhao H, Li X, Sun B, Suo S, Hackett ML, Wan J, Xu J, Liu X. Evaluation of carotid plaque vulnerability in vivo: Correlation between dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI and MRI-modified AHA classification. J Magn Reson Imaging 2017; 46:870-876. [PMID: 28120364 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To noninvasively monitor carotid plaque vulnerability by exploring the relationship between pharmacokinetic parameters (PPs) of dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) and plaque types based on MRI-modified American Heart Association (AHA) classification, as well as to assess the ability of PPs in discrimination between stable and vulnerable plaques suspected on MRI. MATERIALS AND METHODS Of 70 consecutive patients with carotid plaques who volunteered for 3.0T MRI (3D time-of-flight [TOF], T1 -weighted, T2 -weighted, 3D magnetization-prepared rapid acquisition gradient-echo [MP-RAGE] and DCE-MRI), 66 participants were available for analysis. After plaque classification according to MRI-modified AHA Lesion-Type (LT), PPs (Ktrans , kep , ve , and vp ) of DCE-MRI were measured. The Extended Tofts model was used for calculation of PPs. For participants with multiple carotid plaques, the plaque with the worst MRI-modified AHA LT was chosen for analysis. Correlations between PPs and plaque types and the ability of these parameters to distinguish stable and vulnerable plaques suspected on MRI were assessed. RESULTS Significant positive correlation between Ktrans and LT III to VI was found (ρ = 0.532, P < 0.001), as was the correlation between kep and LT III to VI (ρ = 0.409, P < 0.001). Stable and vulnerable plaques suspected on MRI could potentially be distinguished by Ktrans (sensitivity 83%, specificity 100%) and kep (sensitivity 77%, specificity 91%). CONCLUSION Ktrans and kep from DCE-MRI can provide quantitative information to monitor plaque vulnerability in vivo and differentiate vulnerable plaques suspected on MRI from stable ones. These two parameters could be adopted as imaging biomarkers for plaque characterization and risk stratification. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1 Technical Efficacy: Stage 2 J. MAGN. RESON. IMAGING 2017;46:870-876.
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- Xiaoqian Ge
- Department of Radiology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Neurological & Mental Health Division, George Institute for Global Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Ren Ji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, P.R. China
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Qi CM, Du L, Wu WH, Li DY, Hao J, Gong L, Deng L, Zhang T, Zhang C, Zhang Y. Detection of Vulnerable Atherosclerotic Plaques in Experimental Atherosclerosis with the USPIO-Enhanced MRI. Cell Biochem Biophys 2017; 73:331-337. [PMID: 27352319 DOI: 10.1007/s12013-015-0591-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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This study's goal was to assess the diagnostic value of the USPIO-(ultra-small superparamagnetic iron oxide) enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detection of vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques in abdominal aorta in experimental atherosclerosis. Thirty New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into two groups, Group A and Group B. Each group comprised 15 animals which were fed with high cholesterol diet for 8 weeks and then subjected to balloon-induced endothelial injury of the abdominal aorta. After another 8 weeks, animals in Group B received adenovirus carrying p53 gene that was injected through a catheter into the aortic segments rich in plaques. Two weeks later, all rabbits were challenged with the injection of Chinese Russell's viper venom and histamine. Pre-contrast images and USPIO-enhanced MRI images were obtained after pharmacological triggering with injection of USPIO for 5 days. Blood specimens were taken for biochemical and serological tests at 0 and 18 weeks. Abdominal aorta was histologically studied. The levels of serum ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 were quantified by ELISA. Vulnerable plaques appeared as a local hypo-intense signal on the USPIO-enhanced MRI, especially on T2*-weighted sequences. The signal strength of plaques reached the peak at 96 h. Lipid levels were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in both Group A and B compared with the levels before the high cholesterol diet. The ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 levels were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in Group B compared with Group A. The USPIO-enhanced MRI efficiently identifies vulnerable plaques due to accumulation of USPIO within macrophages in abdominal aorta plaques.
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- Chun-Mei Qi
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, 32 Meijian Road, Xuzhou, 221000, Jiangsu, China.
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, 32 Meijian Road, Xuzhou, 221000, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, 32 Meijian Road, Xuzhou, 221000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, 32 Meijian Road, Xuzhou, 221000, Jiangsu, China
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- Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, China
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- Department of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, Xuzhou, China
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Biomolecular Electronics, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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Zhu J, Bornstedt A, Merkle N, Liu N, Rottbauer W, Ma G, Rasche V. T2-prepared segmented 3D-gradient-echo for fast T2-weighted high-resolution three-dimensional imaging of the carotid artery wall at 3T: a feasibility study. Biomed Eng Online 2016; 15:165. [PMID: 28155713 PMCID: PMC5259811 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-016-0276-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The multi-contrast assessment of the carotid artery wall has become an important diagnostic tool for the characterization of atherosclerotic plaque and vessel wall thickening. For providing the required T1-, T2-, and proton density weighted contrast, multi-slice turbo spin echo (TSE) techniques are normally applied. The straightforward extension of the TSE techniques to volumetric imaging of large sections of the carotid arteries is limited by the resulting long acquisition times. Where the acquisition of a T1-weighted contrast can be accelerated by applying a T1-weighted fast gradient echo technique, acceleration of the T2-weighted contrast is not as straightforward. METHODS In this work, the combination of a T2 preparation and a conventional fast gradient echo technique (T2P-3DGE) was evaluated for rapid acquisition of a T2-weighted image contrast. Acquisition parameters were optimized in an initial in vitro study in direct comparison to the conventional T2-weighted TSE (T2W-3DTSE) technique. Subsequently, the T2P-3DGE technique was evaluated in vivo. RESULTS In direct comparison, the T2P-3DGE sequence provided similar T2 contrast as the respective T2W-3DTSE sequence. After correction of an observed intensity offset, most likely caused by the additional T1-weighting of the T2P-3DGE sequence, no significant difference between the two T2-weighted sequences were observed in phantom data. The good correlation of the image contrast between the two sequences was confirmed in the initial in-vivo study, proving a potential reduction of the scan time for T2P-3DGE to 25% of the respective T2W-3DTSE technique. CONCLUSION The in vitro as well as the in vivo results clearly indicate the potential of the T2P-3DGE technique for providing similar T2 image contrast as in the conventional techniques. Thereby, the acquisition times could be substantially reduced to about 25% of the respective 3D-TSE technique.
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- Jian Zhu
- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.,Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital of Ulm, Ulm, Germany.
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Jang HW, Lee HJ, Lee J, Won C, Youn SW, Han M, Chang Y. Voxel-based Histographic Analysis of the Basilar Artery in Patients with Isolated Pontine Infarction. Magn Reson Med Sci 2016; 15:355-364. [PMID: 26902678 PMCID: PMC5608109 DOI: 10.2463/mrms.mp.2015-0103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background and Purpose: The signal information per voxels of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for vessel wall could reflect the pathologic features of atherosclerotic vessels. The aim of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of magnetic resonance voxel-based histogram (VBH) of atherosclerotic basilar artery in patients with isolated pontine infarctions (PIs). Materials and Methods: Wall and lumen of basilar artery were segmented from high resolution MR of 42 patients with isolated PI and 10 normal volunteers. VBHs were obtained after normalization by dividing the intensity of segmented wall with the intensity of non-infarcted area of pons. The variables of VBH included area (A), mean signal intensity (SI), standard deviation (SD), kurtosis (K), and skewness (SK) and area stenosis [AS; Awall/(Awall + Alumen)] were compared according to the MRI-modified American Heart Association (AHA) atherosclerotic plaque schema, and between the subgroups of PI (lacunar: LPI and paramedian: PPI). Results: According to the MRI-modified AHA atherosclerotic plaque schema, Awall/T1 (mean area of wall on T1-weighted MRI), SIwall/T1, SDwall/T1, SKwall/T1, Kwall/T1, Alumen/T1, and AST1 showed statistical differences. AHA IV–VII showed higher Awall/T1, SIwall/T1, and AST1 than normal control. PPI showed statistical differences in Awall/T1, SIwall/T1, SK wall/T1, and Awall/T2 than those of normal control after post hoc test, whereas LPI in Awall/T1 and Awall/T2 (P < 0.05, Kruskal-Wallis test, Dunnett T3 procedure). Conclusions: VBH analysis can provide the quantitative information with regard to volume as well as composition of the atherosclerotic plaque in the basilar artery. The difference in patterns of VBH might be further useful in characterizing PIs with presumably different pathogenesis.
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PURPOSE To test and validate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) sequences for peripheral artery lesion characterization and relate the MRI characteristics to the amount of force required for a guidewire to puncture peripheral chronic total occlusions (CTOs) as a surrogate for immediate failure of endovascular therapy. METHODS Diseased superficial femoral, popliteal, and tibial artery segments containing 55 atherosclerotic lesions were excised from the amputated limbs of 7 patients with critical limb ischemia. The lesions were imaged at high resolution (75 μm3 voxels) with T2-weighted (T2W) and ultrashort echo time (UTE) sequences on a 7-T MR scanner. The MR images (n=15) were validated with micro-computed tomography and histology. CTOs (n=40) were classified by their MR signal characteristics as "soft" (signals indicating fat, thrombus, microchannels, or loose fibrous tissue), "hard" (collagen and/or speckled calcium signals), or "calcified" (calcified nodule signals). A 2-kg load cell advanced the back end of a 0.035-inch stiff guidewire at a fixed displacement rate (0.05 mm/s) through the CTOs, and the forces required to cross each lesion were measured. RESULTS T2W images showed fat as hyperintense and hardened tissue as hypointense. Calcium and thrombus appeared as a signal void in conventional MRI sequences but were easily identified in UTE images (thrombus was hyperintense and calcium hypointense). MRI accurately differentiated "hard," "soft," and "calcified" CTOs based on associated guidewire puncture force. The guidewire could not enter "calcified" CTOs (n=6) at all. "Hard" CTOs (n=9) required a significantly higher (p<0.001) puncture force of 1.71±0.51 N vs 0.43±0.36 N for "soft" CTOs (n=25). CONCLUSION MRI characteristics of PAD lesions correlate with guidewire puncture forces, an important aspect of crossability. Future work will determine if clinical MR scanners can be used to predict success in peripheral vascular interventions.
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- Trisha Roy
- 1 Schulich Heart Program and the Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,2 Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 1 Schulich Heart Program and the Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,3 Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 4 Division of Engineering Science, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 1 Schulich Heart Program and the Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,2 Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- 1 Schulich Heart Program and the Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,3 Department of Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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He Y, Da Q, An J, Song X, Li D. Coronary artery plaque imaging: Comparison of black‐blood MRI and 64‐multidetector computed tomography. Chronic Dis Transl Med 2016; 2:159-165. [PMID: 29063037 PMCID: PMC5643764 DOI: 10.1016/j.cdtm.2016.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2016] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Objective To comparatively evaluate black-blood coronary arterial wall MRI and 64-multidetector computed tomography (64-MDCT) for detection and classification of coronary artery plaques. Methods We included 15 patients with confirmed coronary artery plaques in the proximal or middle segments of coronary arteries by 64-MDCT, who underwent black-blood coronary wall MRI at 1.5 T within 10 days. Cross-sectional coronary wall images were acquired using a 2D double-inversion-recovery, electrocardiograph-triggered, navigator-gated, fat-suppressed, turbo-spin-echo sequence on the coronary arteries with lesions from the ostium to the middle segment continuously without gap. The vessel cross-sectional area (CSA), luminal CSA, maximal wall thickness, plaque burden, contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) were measured in each slice and subsequently compared with computed tomography angiography (CTA) images. CTA images were divided into 5-mm segments for side-by-side comparison with MRI. Results Of the 15 patients, 12 were enrolled in the study. Coronary plaques were found in 46 slices on both CTA and MRI. Plaques were classified to 3 groups based on CTA: calcified plaques (n = 11), soft plaques (n = 23), and mixed plaques (n = 12). In MRI, the plaque burden, maximal wall thickness, SNR, and CNR in the coronary walls containing plaques were greater than in the normal coronary walls (0.83 ± 0.08 vs. 0.73 ± 0.08, 1.88 ± 0.51 vs. 1.51 ± 0.26 mm, 12.95 ± 2.78 vs. 9.93 ± 2.31, and 6.76 ± 2.52 vs. 3.89 ± 1.54, respectively; P < 0.05). The luminal CSA at the plaque was smaller than in normal coronary walls (2.50 ± 1.50 vs. 4.72 ± 2.28 mm2; P < 0.05). The SNR in the soft plaque was significantly greater than in calcified and mixed plaques (P < 0.05). Conclusions Coronary wall MRI can identify coronary plaques in the proximal and middle segments and has the potential to differentiate plaque types based on signal intensity.
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- Yi He
- Department of RadiologyBeijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel DiseaseBeijing Anzhen HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijing100029China
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- Department of RadiologyBeijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel DiseaseBeijing Anzhen HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijing100029China
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- Siemens HealthcareMR Collaboration NE AsiaBeijing100102China
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- Department of CardiologyBeijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel DiseaseBeijing Anzhen HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijing100029China
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- Cedars‐Sinai Medical CenterUniversity of CaliforniaLos AngelesUSA
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Dai Y, Lv P, Lin J, Luo R, Liu H, Ji A, Liu H, Fu C. Comparison study between multicontrast atherosclerosis characterization (MATCH) and conventional multicontrast MRI of carotid plaque with histology validation. J Magn Reson Imaging 2016; 45:764-770. [PMID: 27556726 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2016] [Revised: 08/09/2016] [Accepted: 08/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To compare Multicontrast ATherosclerosis Characterization (MATCH) with conventional multicontrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the characterization and quantification of carotid plaque components. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-three consecutive patients underwent carotid plaque 3.0T MRI including conventional multicontrast sequences and MATCH, with 13 of them having carotid endarterectomy for histology validation. The detection of major plaque components including lipid-rich necrotic core (LRNC), loose matrix (LM), intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH), and calcification (CA) and measurement of lumen area, outer wall area, normalized wall index (NWI), and plaque components areas were compared between the two protocols. RESULTS Plaque analysis and comparison were done on 298 matched cross-sectional MRI. MATCH detected significantly more calcifications than conventional consequences (P < 0.01). The difference in detection of IPH (P = 0.07) and LRNC (P = 0.10) approached significance. There was no significant difference in demonstration of LM (P =0.52). A larger area of IPH and CA was measured on MATCH (P < 0.01). The difference nearly reached significance between the two protocols in measuring lumen area (P = 0.09) and outer wall area (P = 0.08). No significant difference was found when measuring the mean area of LRNC (P = 0.15) and LM (P = 0.14) and NWI (P = 0.38). By using receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) analysis, the accuracy of MATCH and conventional protocols did not differ significantly in the detection of IPH (P = 0.15), LRNC (P = 0.61), LM (P = 0.48), and CA (P = 0.11) when histology served as a reference. CONCLUSION MATCH was comparable if not superior to conventional protocol in identification and quantification of major carotid plaque components. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2017;45:764-770.
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- Yuanyuan Dai
- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, and Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, and Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, and Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, and Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, and Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, and Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Siemens Shenzhen Magnetic Resonance Ltd, Shenzhen, China
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Dieleman N, Yang W, van der Kolk AG, Abrigo J, Lee KL, Chu WCW, Zwanenburg JJM, Siero JCW, Wong KS, Hendrikse J, Chen FXY. Qualitative Evaluation of a High-Resolution 3D Multi-Sequence Intracranial Vessel Wall Protocol at 3 Tesla MRI. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0160781. [PMID: 27532106 PMCID: PMC4988776 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0160781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 07/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background and Purpose Intracranial vessel wall imaging using MRI has great potential as a clinical method for assessing intracranial atherosclerosis. The purpose of the current study was to compare three 3T MRI vessel wall sequences with different contrast weightings (T1w, PD, T2w) and dedicated sagittal orientation perpendicular to the middle cerebral artery, to the reconstructed sagittal image from a transverse 3D T1w volumetric isotropically reconstructed turbo spin-echo acquisition (VIRTA), and provide a clinical recommendation. Materials and Methods The above-mentioned sequences were acquired in 10 consecutive Chinese ischemic stroke or TIA patients (age: 68 years, sex: 4 females) with angiographic-confirmed MCA stenosis at 3T. Institutional review board approval was obtained. Two raters qualitatively scored all images on overall image quality, presence of artifacts, and visibility of plaques. Data were compared using Repeated measures ANOVA and Sidak’s adjusted post hoc tests. Results All sequences except the T2w sequence were able to depict the walls of the large vessels of the Circle of Willis (p<0.05). T1w sagittal oblique VIRTA showed significantly more artifacts (p<0.01). Peripherally located plaques were sometimes missed on the sagittal sequences, but could be appreciated on the transverse T1w VIRTA. Conclusion With the 3T multi-sequence vessel wall protocol we were able to assess the intracranial plaque with two different image contrast weightings. The sequence of preference to include in a clinical protocol would be the transverse 3D T1w VIRTA based on absence of artifacts, larger coverage including the whole Circle of Willis, and excellent lesion depiction.
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- Nikki Dieleman
- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Image Sciences Institute, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Spinoza Centre for Neuroimaging, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Nie X, Laforest R, Elvington A, Randolph GJ, Zheng J, Voller T, Abendschein DR, Lapi SE, Woodard PK. PET/MRI of Hypoxic Atherosclerosis Using 64Cu-ATSM in a Rabbit Model. J Nucl Med 2016; 57:2006-2011. [PMID: 27390157 DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.116.172544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The macrophage-rich core of advanced human atheroma has been demonstrated to be hypoxic, which may have implications in plaque stability. The goal of this study was to determine the feasibility of the hypoxia PET imaging agent 64Cu-ATSM to detect hypoxia in a rabbit model of atherosclerosis imaged on a simultaneous PET/MR scanner, using MR for both attenuation correction and depiction of lesion location. METHODS New Zealand White rabbits fed a Western diet for 4-6 wk underwent endothelial denudation of the right femoral artery by air desiccation to induce an atherosclerotic-like lesion and underwent a sham operation on the left femoral artery. Four and 8 wk after injury, a 0- to 60-min dynamic whole-body PET/MR examination was performed after injection of approximately 111 MBq of 64Cu-ATSM. After 24 h, a 0- to 75-min dynamic PET/MR examination after injection of approximately 111 MBq of 18F-FDG was performed. The rabbits were euthanized, and the injured femoral artery (IF) and sham-operated femoral artery (SF) were collected for immunohistochemistry assessment of hypoxic macrophages (hypoxia marker pimonidazole, macrophage marker RAM-11, and hypoxia-inducible factor-1 α subunit [HIF-1α]). Regions of interest of IF, SF, and background muscle (BM) were drawn on fused PET/MR images, and IF-to-BM and SF-to-BM SUV ratios were compared using the Student t test. RESULTS Elevated uptake of 64Cu-ATSM was found in the rabbits' IF compared with the SF. 64Cu-ATSM imaging demonstrated IF-to-SF SUVmean ratios (±SD) of 1.75 ± 0.21 and 2.30 ± 0.26 at 4 and 8 wk after injury, respectively. 18F-FDG imaging demonstrated IF-to-SF SUVmean ratios of 1.84 ± 0.12 at 8 wk after injury. IF-to-BM SUVmean ratios were significantly higher (P < 0.001) than SF-to-BM SUVmean ratios both 4 and 8 wk after injury for 64Cu-ATSM and 8 wk after injury for 18F-FDG (P < 0.05). Pimonidazole immunohistochemistry at 8 wk colocalized to RAM-11 and HIF-1α. CONCLUSION The results show that hypoxia is present in this rabbit model of atherosclerosis and suggest that 64Cu-ATSM PET/MR is a potentially promising method for the detection of hypoxic and potentially vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque in human subjects.
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- Xingyu Nie
- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.,Center for Cardiovascular Research, Department of Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri; and
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.,Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri .,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.,Diabetic Cardiovascular Disease Center, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
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Kim SE, Roberts JA, Eisenmenger LB, Aldred BW, Jamil O, Bolster BD, Bi X, Parker DL, Treiman GS, McNally JS. Motion-insensitive carotid intraplaque hemorrhage imaging using 3D inversion recovery preparation stack of stars (IR-prep SOS) technique. J Magn Reson Imaging 2016; 45:410-417. [PMID: 27383756 DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2016] [Accepted: 06/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Carotid artery imaging is important in the clinical management of patients at risk for stroke. Carotid intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH) presents an important diagnostic challenge. 3D magnetization prepared rapid acquisition gradient echo (MPRAGE) has been shown to accurately image carotid IPH; however, this sequence can be limited due to motion- and flow-related artifact. The purpose of this work was to develop and evaluate an improved 3D carotid MPRAGE sequence for IPH detection. We hypothesized that a radial-based k-space trajectory sequence such as "Stack of Stars" (SOS) incorporated with inversion recovery preparation would offer reduced motion sensitivity and more robust flow suppression by oversampling of central k-space. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 31 patients with carotid disease (62 carotid arteries) were imaged at 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with 3D IR-prep Cartesian and SOS sequences. Image quality was determined between SOS and Cartesian MPRAGE in 62 carotid arteries using t-tests and multivariable linear regression. Kappa analysis was used to determine interrater reliability. RESULTS In all, 25 among 62 carotid plaques had carotid IPH by consensus from the reviewers on SOS compared to 24 on Cartesian sequence. Image quality was significantly higher with SOS compared to Cartesian (mean 3.74 vs. 3.11, P < 0.001). SOS acquisition yielded sharper image features with less motion (19.4% vs. 45.2%, P < 0.002) and flow artifact (27.4% vs. 41.9%, P < 0.089). There was also excellent interrater reliability with SOS (kappa = 0.89), higher than that of Cartesian (kappa = 0.84). CONCLUSION By minimizing flow and motion artifacts and retaining high interrater reliability, the SOS MPRAGE has important advantages over Cartesian MPRAGE in carotid IPH detection. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 1 J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2017;45:410-417.
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- Seong-Eun Kim
- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Siemens Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Veterans Affairs, VASLCHCS, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.,Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Luo B, Wen S, Chen YC, Cui Y, Gao FB, Yao YY, Ju SH, Teng GJ. LOX-1-Targeted Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Detect Early Diabetic Nephropathy in db/db Mice. Mol Imaging Biol 2016; 17:652-60. [PMID: 25666291 DOI: 10.1007/s11307-015-0829-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Activation of the low-density lipoprotein receptor 1 (LOX-1) contributes to pervasive inflammation in early diabetic nephropathy (DN). This study determined the feasibility of anti-LOX-1-ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (USPIOs) for noninvasive detection of inflammatory renal lesions in early DN. PROCEDURES Anti-mouse LOX-1 antibody was conjugated to polyethyleneglycol-coated USPIOs. In vitro analysis of USPIOs uptake was performed in RAW264.7 macrophages. DN and control mice were imaged by MRI prior to and 24 h after contrast treatment. RESULTS Anti-LOX-1 USPIOs were selectively taken up by macrophages, and kidney T2* MRI showed a lower signal intensity in the cortex of DN mice after 24 h administration of anti-LOX-1 USPIOs. Positive Perl's staining in DN lesions, indicating the presence of iron oxide, was consistent with immunohistochemistry indicating the presence of LOX-1 and CD68. CONCLUSIONS This report shows that anti-LOX-1 USPIOs detect LOX-1-enriched inflammatory renal lesions in early DN mice. Our study provides important information for characterizing and monitoring early DN.
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Gao S, van 't Klooster R, Brandts A, Roes SD, Alizadeh Dehnavi R, de Roos A, Westenberg JJ, van der Geest RJ. Quantification of common carotid artery and descending aorta vessel wall thickness from MR vessel wall imaging using a fully automated processing pipeline. J Magn Reson Imaging 2016; 45:215-228. [DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Accepted: 05/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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- Shan Gao
- Division of Image Processing; Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center; Leiden Netherlands
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- Division of Image Processing; Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center; Leiden Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology; Leiden University Medical Center; Leiden Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology; Leiden University Medical Center; Leiden Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology; Leiden University Medical Center; Leiden Netherlands
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- Division of Image Processing; Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center; Leiden Netherlands
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- Division of Image Processing; Department of Radiology, Leiden University Medical Center; Leiden Netherlands
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Harteveld AA, Denswil NP, Siero JCW, Zwanenburg JJM, Vink A, Pouran B, Spliet WGM, Klomp DWJ, Luijten PR, Daemen MJ, Hendrikse J, van der Kolk AG. Quantitative Intracranial Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization at 7T MRI: An Ex Vivo Study with Histologic Validation. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2016; 37:802-10. [PMID: 26705320 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a4628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2015] [Accepted: 10/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE In recent years, several high-resolution vessel wall MR imaging techniques have emerged for the characterization of intracranial atherosclerotic vessel wall lesions in vivo. However, a thorough validation of MR imaging results of intracranial plaques with histopathology is still lacking. The aim of this study was to characterize atherosclerotic plaque components in a quantitative manner by obtaining the MR signal characteristics (T1, T2, T2*, and proton density) at 7T in ex vivo circle of Willis specimens and using histopathology for validation. MATERIALS AND METHODS A multiparametric ultra-high-resolution quantitative MR imaging protocol was performed at 7T to identify the MR signal characteristics of different intracranial atherosclerotic plaque components, and using histopathology for validation. In total, 38 advanced plaques were matched between MR imaging and histology, and ROI analysis was performed on the identified tissue components. RESULTS Mean T1, T2, and T2* relaxation times and proton density values were significantly different between different tissue components. The quantitative T1 map showed the most differences among individual tissue components of intracranial plaques with significant differences in T1 values between lipid accumulation (T1 = 838 ± 167 ms), fibrous tissue (T1 = 583 ± 161 ms), fibrous cap (T1 = 481 ± 98 ms), calcifications (T1 = 314 ± 39 ms), and the intracranial arterial vessel wall (T1 = 436 ± 122 ms). CONCLUSIONS Different tissue components of advanced intracranial plaques have distinguishable imaging characteristics with ultra-high-resolution quantitative MR imaging at 7T. Based on this study, the most promising method for distinguishing intracranial plaque components is T1-weighted imaging.
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- A A Harteveld
- From the Departments of Radiology (A.A.H., J.C.W.S., J.J.M.Z., D.W.J.K., P.R.L., J.H., A.G.v.d.K.)
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- Department of Pathology (N.P.D., M.J.D.), Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Radiology (A.A.H., J.C.W.S., J.J.M.Z., D.W.J.K., P.R.L., J.H., A.G.v.d.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (A.A.H., J.C.W.S., J.J.M.Z., D.W.J.K., P.R.L., J.H., A.G.v.d.K.) Image Sciences Institute (J.J.M.Z.), University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Pathology (A.V., W.G.M.S.)
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- Orthopedics (B.P.) Rheumatology (B.P.) Department of Biomedical Engineering (B.P.), Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime, and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Radiology (A.A.H., J.C.W.S., J.J.M.Z., D.W.J.K., P.R.L., J.H., A.G.v.d.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (A.A.H., J.C.W.S., J.J.M.Z., D.W.J.K., P.R.L., J.H., A.G.v.d.K.)
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- Department of Pathology (N.P.D., M.J.D.), Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- From the Departments of Radiology (A.A.H., J.C.W.S., J.J.M.Z., D.W.J.K., P.R.L., J.H., A.G.v.d.K.)
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- From the Departments of Radiology (A.A.H., J.C.W.S., J.J.M.Z., D.W.J.K., P.R.L., J.H., A.G.v.d.K.)
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Langham MC, Desjardins B, Englund EK, Mohler ER, Floyd TF, Wehrli FW. Rapid High-resolution, Self-registered, Dual Lumen-contrast MRI Method for Vessel-wall Assessment in Peripheral Artery Disease:: A Preliminary Investigation. Acad Radiol 2016; 23:457-67. [PMID: 26916248 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2015.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2015] [Revised: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Contrast-enhanced angiographic evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) is the reference standard for assessing peripheral artery disease (PAD). However, because PAD and diabetes often coexist, the prevalence of renal insufficiency is a major challenge to contrast-based angiography. The objective of this work is to describe and demonstrate a new application of three-dimensional double-echo steady-state (3D DESS) as a noncontrast vascular MRI method for evaluating peripheral atherosclerosis at 3 Tesla (3T). MATERIALS AND METHODS A water-selective 3D DESS pulse sequence was designed to simultaneously collect two steady-state free-precession signals (free induction decay and Echo) yielding "black blood" (BB) and "gray blood" (GB) images. For completeness Bloch equation, simulations were performed to characterize DESS signals of various tissues including blood at different velocities and to assess two healthy subjects for the purpose of pulse sequence optimization. Exploratory studies were performed as an add-on protocol to an existing study involving patients with PAD. To evaluate the method's specificity for detecting calcification, images from select patients were compared against CT angiography. RESULTS Simulations agreed qualitatively with in vivo images supporting DESS' potential for generating distinct lumen contrast (GB vs BB). Lesions representing calcium were easily identifiable on the basis of signal void occurring on both image types and were confirmed by CT angiography. Further, BB allowed visualization of stent restenosis, and data suggest its ability to visualize acute thrombus by virtue of T2 weighting. CONCLUSION Preliminary investigation and results suggest noncontrast 3D DESS to have the potential to improve diagnosis of PAD patients by providing detailed structural assessment of vessel-wall architecture.
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Zimarino M, Prati F, Marano R, Angeramo F, Pescetelli I, Gatto L, Marco V, Bruno I, De Caterina R. The value of imaging in subclinical coronary artery disease. Vascul Pharmacol 2016; 82:20-9. [PMID: 26851577 DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2016.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2015] [Revised: 01/28/2016] [Accepted: 02/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Although the treatment of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) has advanced considerably, the ability to detect, predict, and prevent complications of atherosclerotic plaques, considered the main cause of ACS, remains elusive. Several imaging tools have therefore been developed to characterize morphological determinants of plaque vulnerability, defined as the propensity or probability of plaques to complicate with coronary thrombosis, able to predict patients at risk. By utilizing both intravascular and noninvasive imaging tools, indeed prospective longitudinal studies have recently provided considerable knowledge, increasing our understanding of determinants of plaque formation, progression, and instabilization. In the present review we aim at 1) critically analyzing the incremental utility of imaging tools over currently available "traditional" methods of risk stratification; 2) documenting the capacity of such modalities to monitor atherosclerosis progression and regression according to lifestyle modifications and targeted therapy; and 3) evaluating the potential clinical relevance of advanced imaging, testing whether detection of such lesions may guide therapeutic decisions and changes in treatment strategy. The current understanding of modes of progression of atherosclerotic vascular disease and the appropriate use of available diagnostic tools may already now gauge the selection of patients to be enrolled in primary and secondary prevention studies. Appropriate trials should now, however, evaluate the cost-effectiveness of an aggressive search of vulnerable plaques, favoring implementation of such diagnostic tools in daily practice.
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- Marco Zimarino
- Institute of Cardiology and Center of Excellence on Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy.
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- San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, CLI-Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Institute of Radiology "A. Gemelli" University Polyclinic Foundation, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology and Center of Excellence on Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology and Center of Excellence on Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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- San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, CLI-Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- San Giovanni Addolorata Hospital, CLI-Foundation, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, "A. Gemelli" University Polyclinic Foundation, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Cardiology and Center of Excellence on Aging, "G. d'Annunzio" University, Chieti, Italy
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Chen S, Ning J, Zhao X, Wang J, Zhou Z, Yuan C, Chen H. Fast simultaneous noncontrast angiography and intraplaque hemorrhage (fSNAP) sequence for carotid artery imaging. Magn Reson Med 2016; 77:753-758. [PMID: 26786908 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.26111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2015] [Revised: 11/23/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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PURPOSE To propose a fast simultaneous noncontrast angiography and intraplaque hemorrhage (fSNAP) sequence for carotid artery imaging. METHODS The proposed fSNAP sequence uses a low-resolution reference acquisition for phase-sensitive reconstruction to speed up the scan, and an inversion recovery acquisition with arbitrary k-space filling order to generate similar contrast to conventional SNAP. Four healthy volunteers and eight patients were recruited to test the performance of fSNAP in vivo. The lumen area quantification, muscle-blood CNR, IPH-blood CNR, lumen SNR, and standard deviation and intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH) detection accuracy were compared between fSNAP and SNAP. RESULTS By using a low-resolution reference acquisition with 1/4 matrix size of the full-resolution reference scan, the scan time of fSNAP was 37.5% less than that of SNAP. A high agreement of lumen area measurement (ICC = 0.97, 95% CI: 0.96-0.99) and IPH detection (Kappa = 1) were found between fSNAP and SNAP. Also, no significant difference was found for muscle-blood CNR (P = 0.25), IPH-blood CNR (P = 0.35), lumen SNR (P = 0.60), and standard deviation (P = 0.46) between the two techniques. CONCLUSION The feasibility of fSNAP was validated. fSNAP can improve the imaging efficiency with similar performance to SNAP on carotid artery imaging. Magn Reson Med 77:753-758, 2017. © 2016 International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
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- Shuo Chen
- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Clinical Sites Research Program, Philips Research North America, Briarcliff Manor, New York, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.,Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Center for Biomedical Imaging Research, Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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Masuda A, Yamaki T, Sakamoto N, Kunii H, Ito H, Nanbu T, Kubo H, Hara T, Takenoshita S, Takeishi Y. Vulnerable plaque on the common iliac artery detected by (18)F-FDG PET/MRI. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2016; 43:793-4. [PMID: 26753601 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-015-3296-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Atsuro Masuda
- Department of Cardiology and Hematology, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan.
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- Department of Cardiology and Hematology, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology and Hematology, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology and Hematology, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Advanced Clinical Research Center, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Advanced Clinical Research Center, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Advanced Clinical Research Center, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Advanced Clinical Research Center, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Advanced Clinical Research Center, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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- Department of Cardiology and Hematology, Fukushima Medical University, Hikarigaoka 1, Fukushima, 960-1295, Japan
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Apostolakis IZ, Nandlall SD, Konofagou EE. Piecewise Pulse Wave Imaging (pPWI) for Detection and Monitoring of Focal Vascular Disease in Murine Aortas and Carotids In Vivo. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MEDICAL IMAGING 2016; 35:13-28. [PMID: 26168432 PMCID: PMC4703464 DOI: 10.1109/tmi.2015.2453194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Atherosclerosis and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAAs) are two common vascular diseases associated with mechanical changes in the arterial wall. Pulse Wave Imaging (PWI), a technique developed by our group to assess and quantify the mechanical properties of the aortic wall in vivo, may provide valuable diagnostic information. This work implements piecewise PWI (pPWI), an enhanced version of PWI designed for focal vascular diseases. Localized, sub-regional PWVs and PWI moduli ( EPWI ) were estimated within 2-4 mm wall segments of murine normal, atherosclerotic and aneurysmal arteries. Overall, stiffness was found to increase in the atherosclerotic cases. The mean sub-regional PWV was found to be 2.57±0.18 m/s for the normal aortas (n = 7) with a corresponding mean EPWI of 43.82±5.86 kPa. A significant increase ( (p ≤ 0.001)) in the group means of the sub-regional PWVs was found between the normal aortas and the aortas of mice on high-fat diet for 20 ( 3.30±0.36 m/s) and 30 weeks ( 3.56±0.29 m/s). The mean of the sub-regional PWVs ( 1.57±0.78 m/s) and EPWI values ( 19.23±15.47 kPa) decreased significantly in the aneurysmal aortas (p ≤ 0.05) . Furthermore, the mean coefficient of determination (r(2)) of the normal aortas was significantly higher (p ≤ 0.05) than those of the aneurysmal and atherosclerotic cases. These findings demonstrated that pPWI may be able to provide useful biomarkers for monitoring focal vascular diseases.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering Columbia University, New York, NY 10027 USA
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- Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Radiology, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027 USA ()
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Brinjikji W, Huston J, Rabinstein AA, Kim GM, Lerman A, Lanzino G. Contemporary carotid imaging: from degree of stenosis to plaque vulnerability. J Neurosurg 2016. [DOI: 10.3171/2015.1.jns142452.test] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Department of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Wall thickening pattern in atherosclerotic basilar artery stenosis. Neurol Sci 2015; 37:269-76. [PMID: 26520844 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-015-2404-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2015] [Accepted: 10/17/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Our aim was to investigate wall thickening (WT) pattern of atherosclerotic basilar artery stenosis with three-dimensional volumetric isotropic turbo spin echo acquisition (3D VISTA), and the relationship with clinical characteristics. Twenty consecutive patients with atherosclerotic basilar artery stenosis were prospectively enrolled. All cross-sectional slices on VISTA images of basilar arteries were assessed, and classified as eccentric or concentric WT. Clinical characteristics and degree of stenosis were compared between the patients with different wall WT pattern. Wall abnormalities were identified in 568 cross-sectional slices in basilar arteries of 20 patients including eccentric WT in 497 (87.5 %) slices, and concentric WT in 71 (12.5 %) slices. In 11 of 20 patients, all the cross-sectional slices (293 slices) showed eccentric WT. In 9 of 20 patients, the cross-sectional slices (275 slices) showed both eccentric WT (204 slices, 74.2 %) and concentric WT (71 slices, 25.8 %). No lesion showed only concentric WT. At the slices of maximum luminal narrowing sites, only one patient showed concentric WT. Symptomatic stenosis was more common in the patients with mixed WT (eccentric and concentric), compared to patients with only eccentric WT (100 vs 54.5 %, p = 0.038). Atherosclerotic basilar artery stenosis could show both eccentric and concentric WT based on each slice analysis. Concentric WT was found in near half of the patients, but tended to locate in minimal slices. No lesion was entirely concentric. Lesions with mixed WT (concentric and eccentric) might represent advanced atherosclerosis with high risk of ischemic event.
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Ahmadsei M, Lievens D, Weber C, von Hundelshausen P, Gerdes N. Immune-mediated and lipid-mediated platelet function in atherosclerosis. Curr Opin Lipidol 2015; 26:438-48. [PMID: 26270811 DOI: 10.1097/mol.0000000000000212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death and morbidity worldwide. Detailed knowledge of the mechanisms of atherosclerosis, the main underlying disease of CVD, will enable improved preventive and therapeutic options, thus potentially limiting the burden of vascular disease in aging societies. A large body of evidence illustrates the contribution of platelets to processes beyond their traditionally recognized role as mediators in thrombosis and hemostasis. Recent advances in molecular biology help to understand the complexity of atherosclerosis. RECENT FINDINGS This article outlines the role of platelets as modulators of immune responses in the context of atherosclerosis. It provides a short overview of interactions between platelets and endothelial cells or immune cells via direct cell contact or soluble factors during atherogenesis. By means of some well examined, exemplary pathways (e.g. CD40/CD40L dyad), this article will discuss recent discoveries in immune-related function of platelets. We also focus on the relationship between platelets and the lipid metabolism highlighting potential consequences to atherosclerosis and dyslipidemia. SUMMARY A better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of platelet-related immune activity allows their utilization as powerful diagnostic tools or targets of therapeutic intervention. Those findings might help to develop new classes of drugs which may supplement or replace classical anticoagulants and help clinicians to tackle CVD more efficiently.
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- Maiwand Ahmadsei
- aInstitute for Cardiovascular Prevention (IPEK), Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Munich, Germany bDZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), Partner Site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
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Yoshida K, Fukumitsu R, Kurosaki Y, Funaki T, Kikuchi T, Takahashi JC, Takagi Y, Yamagata S, Miyamoto S. The association between expansive arterial remodeling detected by high-resolution MRI in carotid artery stenosis and clinical presentation. J Neurosurg 2015; 123:434-40. [DOI: 10.3171/2014.12.jns14185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the association between carotid artery (CA) expansive remodeling (ER) and symptoms of cerebral ischemia.
METHODS
One hundred twenty-two consecutive CAs scheduled for CA endarterectomy (CEA) or CA stent placement (CAS) were retrospectively studied. After excluding 22 CAs (2 were contraindicated for MRI, 8 had near-occlusion, 6 had poor image quality, and 6 had restenosis after CEA or CAS), there were 100 CAs (100 patients) included in the final analysis. The study included 50 symptomatic patients (mean age 73.6 ± 8.9 years, 6 women, mean stenosis 68.5% ± 21.3%) and 50 asymptomatic patients (mean age 72.0 ± 5.9 years, 5 women, mean stenosis 79.4% ± 8.85%). Expansive remodeling was defined as enlargement of the internal carotid artery (ICA) with outward plaque growth. The ER ratio was calculated by dividing the maximum distance between the lumen and the outer borders of the plaque perpendicular to the axis of the ICA by the maximal luminal diameter of the distal ICA at a region unaffected by atherosclerosis using long-axis, high-resolution MRI.
RESULTS
The ER ratio of the atherosclerotic CA was significantly greater than that of normal physiological expansion (carotid bulb; p < 0.01). The ER ratio of symptomatic CA stenosis (median 1.94, interquartile range [IQR] 1.58–2.23) was significantly greater than that of asymptomatic CA stenosis (median 1.52, IQR 1.34–1.81; p = 0.0001). When the cutoff value of the ER ratio was set to 1.88, the sensitivity and specificity to detect symptoms were 0.6 and 0.78, respectively. The ER ratio of symptomatic patients was consistently high regardless of the degree of stenosis.
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There was a significant correlation between ER ratio and ischemic symptoms. The ER ratio might be a potential indicator of vulnerable plaque, which requires further validation by prospective observational study of asymptomatic patients.
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto; and
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto; and
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- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Kurashiki Central Hospital, Okayama, Japan
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto; and
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Brinjikji W, Huston J, Rabinstein AA, Kim GM, Lerman A, Lanzino G. Contemporary carotid imaging: from degree of stenosis to plaque vulnerability. J Neurosurg 2015; 124:27-42. [PMID: 26230478 DOI: 10.3171/2015.1.jns142452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Carotid artery stenosis is a well-established risk factor of ischemic stroke, contributing to up to 10%-20% of strokes or transient ischemic attacks. Many clinical trials over the last 20 years have used measurements of carotid artery stenosis as a means to risk stratify patients. However, with improvements in vascular imaging techniques such as CT angiography and MR angiography, ultrasonography, and PET/CT, it is now possible to risk stratify patients, not just on the degree of carotid artery stenosis but also on how vulnerable the plaque is to rupture, resulting in ischemic stroke. These imaging techniques are ushering in an emerging paradigm shift that allows for risk stratifications based on the presence of imaging features such as intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH), plaque ulceration, plaque neovascularity, fibrous cap thickness, and presence of a lipid-rich necrotic core (LRNC). It is important for the neurosurgeon to be aware of these new imaging techniques that allow for improved patient risk stratification and outcomes. For example, a patient with a low-grade stenosis but an ulcerated plaque may benefit more from a revascularization procedure than a patient with a stable 70% asymptomatic stenosis with a thick fibrous cap. This review summarizes the current state-of-the-art advances in carotid plaque imaging. Currently, MRI is the gold standard in carotid plaque imaging, with its high resolution and high sensitivity for identifying IPH, ulceration, LRNC, and inflammation. However, MRI is limited due to time constraints. CT also allows for high-resolution imaging and can accurately detect ulceration and calcification, but cannot reliably differentiate LRNC from IPH. PET/CT is an effective technique to identify active inflammation within the plaque, but it does not allow for assessment of anatomy, ulceration, IPH, or LRNC. Ultrasonography, with the aid of contrast enhancement, is a cost-effective technique to assess plaque morphology and characteristics, but it is limited in sensitivity and specificity for detecting LRNC, plaque hemorrhage, and ulceration compared with MRI. Also summarized is how these advanced imaging techniques are being used in clinical practice to risk stratify patients with low- and high-grade carotid artery stenosis. For example, identification of IPH on MRI in patients with low-grade carotid artery stenosis is a risk factor for failure of medical therapy, and studies have shown that such patients may fair better with carotid endarterectomy (CEA). MR plaque imaging has also been found to be useful in identifying revascularization candidates who would be better candidates for CEA than carotid artery stenting (CAS), as high intraplaque signal on time of flight imaging is associated with vulnerable plaque and increased rates of adverse events in patients undergoing CAS but not CEA.
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- Department of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Treiman GS, McNally JS, Kim SE, Parker DL. Correlation of Carotid Intraplaque Hemorrhage and Stroke Using 1.5 T and 3 T MRI. MAGNETIC RESONANCE INSIGHTS 2015; 8:1-8. [PMID: 26056469 PMCID: PMC4454204 DOI: 10.4137/mri.s23560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2015] [Revised: 04/06/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Carotid therosclerotic disease causes approximately 25% of the nearly 690,000 ischemic strokes each year in the United States. Current risk stratification based on percent stenosis does not provide specific information on the actual risk of stroke for most individuals. Prospective randomized studies have found only 10 to 12% of asymptomatic patients will have a symptomatic stroke within 5 years. Measurements of percent stenosis do not determine plaque stability or composition. Reports have concluded that cerebral ischemic events associated with carotid plaque are intimately associated with plaque instability. Analysis of retrospective studies has found that plaque composition is important in risk stratification. Only MRI has the ability to identify and measure the detailed components and morphology of carotid plaque and provides more detailed information than other currently available techniques. MRI can accurately detect carotid hemorrhage, and MRI identified carotid hemorrhage correlates with acute stroke.
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- Gerald S Treiman
- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA ; Department of Surgery, VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA ; Department of Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
| | - Dennis L Parker
- Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research, Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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