Preclinical Imaging Biomarkers for Postischaemic Neurovascular Remodelling
Joint Authors
Gandhi, Richa
Tsoumpas, Charalampos
Source
Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-21, 21 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-02-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
21
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In the pursuit of understanding the pathological alterations that underlie ischaemic injuries, such as vascular remodelling and reorganisation, there is a need for recognising the capabilities and limitations of in vivo imaging techniques.
Thus, this review presents contemporary published research of imaging modalities that have been implemented to study postischaemic neurovascular changes in small animals.
A comparison of the technical aspects of the various imaging tools is included to set the framework for identifying the most appropriate methods to observe postischaemic neurovascular remodelling.
A systematic search of the PubMed® and Elsevier’s Scopus databases identified studies that were conducted between 2008 and 2018 to explore postischaemic neurovascular remodelling in small animal models.
Thirty-five relevant in vivo imaging studies are included, of which most made use of magnetic resonance imaging or positron emission tomography, whilst various optical modalities were also utilised.
Notably, there is an increasing trend of using multimodal imaging to exploit the most beneficial properties of each imaging technique to elucidate different aspects of neurovascular remodelling.
Nevertheless, there is still scope for further utilising noninvasive imaging tools such as contrast agents or radiotracers, which will have the ability to monitor neurovascular changes particularly during restorative therapy.
This will facilitate more successful utility of the clinical imaging techniques in the interpretation of neurovascular reorganisation over time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gandhi, Richa& Tsoumpas, Charalampos. 2019. Preclinical Imaging Biomarkers for Postischaemic Neurovascular Remodelling. Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130203
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gandhi, Richa& Tsoumpas, Charalampos. Preclinical Imaging Biomarkers for Postischaemic Neurovascular Remodelling. Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130203
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gandhi, Richa& Tsoumpas, Charalampos. Preclinical Imaging Biomarkers for Postischaemic Neurovascular Remodelling. Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1130203
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1130203