Science to practice: can an enzyme-sensitive MR contrast agent be used to image inflammation in aneurysms?
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
DeLeo et al have demonstrated in an animal model that inflammation associated with aneurysms can be evaluated noninvasively with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and use of activatable contrast agents.
Medical subject headings
- Carotid Artery Diseases
- Carotid Artery, Common
- Contrast Media
- Gadolinium DTPA
- Intracranial Aneurysm
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Peroxidase