Applications of molecular imaging in vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque.
- Author:
Ming-Li LI
1
;
Zheng-Yu JIN
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, PUMC Hospital, CAMS and PUMC, Beijing 100730, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Atherosclerosis;
diagnosis;
pathology;
Humans;
Molecular Imaging;
methods
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2009;31(2):248-252
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Atherosclerosis plaque is the underline cause of ischemic stroke and acute coronary syndrome. In this article, the applications of molecular imaging in vulnerable plaque are reviewed.