Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization
| Status: | Archived |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 7/1/2011 |
| Start Date: | October 2006 |
| End Date: | July 2011 |
Atherosclerotic Plaque Characterization Using Multispectral, Multicontrast High Resolution Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The purpose of this study is to utilize high-resolution CMR carotid imaging for the
characterization of carotid wall volumes and plaque content in patients with clinical
significant carotid atherosclerosis. Patients who are scheduled to undergo an imaging
procedure will be recruited from the cath lab. Upon enrollment, blood samples conventional
and genetic profiling will be collected. For patients undergoing a carotid endarterectomy,
tissue from the carotid vessel will be collected during their procedure. Comparison of the
MR images with tissue and/or blood samples will be made. Length of time in the study will
be approximately 1 day. There will be no study-related patient follow-up.
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