New Imaging Techniques for Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization

This article will address recent advancements in plaque characterization using both invasive and noninvasive techniques, as well as potential improvements in patient evaluation and targeted therapies.Recent FindingsRecent findings have demonstrated that plaque composition affects plaque vulnerability, or the propensity of a plaque to rupture and cause acute thrombus formation with potentially life-threatening downstream implications.SummaryNewly introduced invasive and noninvasive techniques allow for a comprehensive assessment of atherosclerotic plaque to classify high-risk patients requiring more intensive therapy.

Source: Current Radiology Reports - September 4, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research