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: Truijman, M. T. B., Kwee, R. M., van Hoof, R. H. M., Hermeling, E., van Oostenbrugge, R. J., Mess, W. H., Backes, W. H., Daemen, M. J., Bucerius, J., Wildberger, J. E., Kooi, M. E. Tags: Imaging, Carotid Stenosis, Computerized tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, PET and SPECT Brief Reports Source Type: research
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