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Impact of Medical Therapy on Atheroma Volume Measured by Different Cardiovascular Imaging Modalities
Joint Authors
Sinno, Mohamad C. N.
al-Mallah, Mouaz
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease that affects most vascular beds.
The gold standard of atherosclerosis imaging has been invasive intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).
Newer noninvasive imaging modalities like B-mode ultrasound, cardiac computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been used to assess these vascular territories with high accuracy and reproducibility.
These imaging modalities have lately been used for the assessment of the atherosclerotic plaque and the response of its volume to several medical therapies used in the treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease.
To study the impact of these medications on atheroma volume progression or regression, imaging modalities have been used on a serial basis providing a unique opportunity to monitor the effect these antiatherosclerotic strategies exert on plaque burden.
As a result, studies incorporating serial IVUS imaging, quantitative coronary angiography (QCA), B-mode ultrasound, electron beam computed tomography (EBCT), and dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging have all been used to evaluate the impact of therapeutic strategies that modify cholesterol and blood pressure on the progression/regression of atherosclerotic plaque.
In this review, we intend to summarize the impact of different therapies aimed at halting the progression or even result in regression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease evaluated by different imaging modalities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sinno, Mohamad C. N.& al-Mallah, Mouaz. 2010. Impact of Medical Therapy on Atheroma Volume Measured by Different Cardiovascular Imaging Modalities. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448373
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sinno, Mohamad C. N.& al-Mallah, Mouaz. Impact of Medical Therapy on Atheroma Volume Measured by Different Cardiovascular Imaging Modalities. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448373
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sinno, Mohamad C. N.& al-Mallah, Mouaz. Impact of Medical Therapy on Atheroma Volume Measured by Different Cardiovascular Imaging Modalities. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448373
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448373