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Role of FDG PET/CT in investigating the mechanisms underlying atherosclerotic plaque formation and evolution
Marzola, M. C; Saboury, B; Chondrogiannis, S; Rampin, L; Grassetto, G; Ferretti, A; Alavi, A; Rubello, D.
Affiliation
  • Marzola, M. C; Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital. Rovigo. Italy
  • Saboury, B; Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital. Rovigo. Italy
  • Chondrogiannis, S; Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital. Rovigo. Italy
  • Rampin, L; Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital. Rovigo. Italy
  • Grassetto, G; Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital. Rovigo. Italy
  • Ferretti, A; Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital. Rovigo. Italy
  • Alavi, A; University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia. USA
  • Rubello, D; Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital. Rovigo. Italy
Rev. esp. med. nucl. imagen mol. (Ed. impr.) ; 32(4): 246-252, jul.-ago. 2013. ilus
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-113490
Responsible library: ES1.1
Localization: BNCS
RESUMEN
Este artículo se centra en el papel de la FDG PET/TC en la identificación de la aterosclerosis y en la relevancia de las células inflamatorias como los macrófagos y los linfocitos T en la formación de la placa aterosclerótica. Se discute también sobre la vulnerabilidad de la placa inflamatoria y el riesgo asociado a determinar incidentes cardio y cerebro-vasculares independientemente de la presencia de vasos estenóticos, así como sobre la evolución hacia la placa calcificada. El importante papel de la FDG PET/TC en el diagnóstico precoz de la placa inflamatoria se discute tanto en estudios con animales como a nivel clínico. Se discute, finalmente, la posibilidad de curar la placa inflamatoria, el tipo de fármacos utilizados y la posibilidad de controlar el tratamiento anti-inflamatorio a través de FDG PET/TC(AU)
ABSTRACT
This review article is focused on the role of FDG-PET/CT in visualizing atherosclerosis and on the relevance of inflammatory cells such as macrophages and T-lymphocytes in the formation of the atherosclerotic plaque. The vulnerability of the inflammatory plaque and the risk derived from the provocation of cardio- and cerebrovascular incidents independently from the presence of stenotic vessels are discussed as well as the evolution toward calcified plaque. The important role of FDG-PET/CT in early diagnosis of inflammatory plaque is discussed in both animal studies and in clinical setting. The possibility of curing inflammatory plaques, type of drugs, and the possibility of monitoring the anti-inflammatory treatment by FDG-PET/CT are also discussed(AU)
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Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 / Early Diagnosis / Positron-Emission Tomography / Plaque, Atherosclerotic Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. esp. med. nucl. imagen mol. (Ed. impr.) Year: 2013 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital/Italy / University of Pennsylvania/USA
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Collection: National databases / Spain Database: IBECS Main subject: Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 / Early Diagnosis / Positron-Emission Tomography / Plaque, Atherosclerotic Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. esp. med. nucl. imagen mol. (Ed. impr.) Year: 2013 Document type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital/Italy / University of Pennsylvania/USA
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