Quantification of Lipid-Rich Core in Carotid Atherosclerosis Using Magnetic Resonance T2 Mapping: Relation to Clinical Presentation

Conclusions
CMR T2 mapping distinguishes different plaque components and accurately quantifies plaque lipid content noninvasively. Compared with asymptomatic plaques, greater lipid content was found in symptomatic plaques despite similar degree of luminal stenosis and only modest difference in plaque volumes. This new technique may find a role in determining optimum treatment (e.g., providing an indication for intensive lipid lowering or by informing decisions of stents vs. surgery).

Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Imaging - July 3, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Chai, J. T., Biasiolli, L., Li, L., Alkhalil, M., Galassi, F., Darby, C., Halliday, A. W., Hands, L., Magee, T., Perkins, J., Sideso, E., Handa, A., Jezzard, P., Robson, M. D., Choudhury, R. P. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research