Magnetic resonance imaging in vascular biology☆

Matthias Voehringer; Udo Sechtem; Matthias G. Friedrich

doi:10.1016/j.artres.2008.01.002

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Magnetic resonance imaging in vascular biology☆

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Matthias Voehringer^a^{, b}, Udo Sechtem^b, Matthias G. Friedrich^a^{, *}

^aDepartment of Cardiovascular Sciences and Stephenson CMR Centre at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, University of Calgary, Canada

^bDepartment of Cardiology, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus, Stuttgart, Germany

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Grant support: M. Voehringer is supported by a research scholarship of Robert-Bosch Foundation, Germany, and is a trainee in the strategic training programme TORCH of University of Calgary and University of Alberta.

^*Corresponding author. Stephenson CMR Centre, Foothills Medical Centre, Suite 0700-SSB, 1403-29th ST NW, Calgary, AB, Canada T2 N-2T9. Tel.: +1 (403) 944 8600; fax: +1 (403) 944 8510. E-mail address: matthias.friedrich@ucalgary.ca (M.G. Friedrich).

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Matthias G. Friedrich

Received 12 September 2007, Revised 20 November 2007, Accepted 17 January 2008, Available Online 29 February 2008.

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Keywords: Magnetic resonance imaging; Atherosclerosis; Imaging; Vessels
Abstract: Symptoms are only the tip of the iceberg in atherosclerotic disease. Beneath the surface are multiple patho-physiological processes taking place in and around the vessel wall. The increasing knowledge in the field of vascular biology also reveals new imaging targets as biological markers of the disease. Promising targets particularly relate to the early detection of subjects at risk and monitoring of therapeutical efforts. Among other imaging modalities magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an emerging tool with strong potential and a favourable safety profile. This article summarizes the different approaches of imaging various facets of atherosclerotic disease by MRI. In particular, endothelial function, arterial stiffness, vessel remodeling, angiogenesis inside the vessel wall, vessel stenosis and plaque characterization are addressed. As such MRI is a very versatile diagnostic tool for vascular biology research with high diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility of its results. Moreover, MRI allows for comprehensive studies, applying several techniques within one exam.
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Journal: Artery Research
Volume-Issue: 2 - 1
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Publication Date: 2008/02/29
ISSN (Online): 1876-4401
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