Combined 18F-FDG PET-CT and DCE-MRI to Assess Inflammation and Microvascularization in Atherosclerotic Plaques [Brief Reports]

Conclusions— There is a weak but significant positive correlation between inflammation on positron emission tomography/computed tomography and neovascularization as assessed with dynamic contrast–enhanced-MRI. Future studies should investigate which imaging modality has the highest predictive value for recurrent stroke, as these are not interchangeable. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00451529.
Source: Stroke - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Imaging, Carotid Stenosis, Computerized tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, PET and SPECT Brief Reports Source Type: research