Molecular MRI of Thrombosis
Contribution of Diet and Genes ...
Dietary recommendations for polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are based in part on results from epidemiologic studies to determine the level of die ...
Does the 9p21 Genetic Variant H ...
Genetic variation at 9p21 has been one of the strongest, most common, and most consistent genetic markers associated with cardiovascular disease. As ...
Beyond Cholesterol in the Prima ...
In spite of major advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, they remain the primary cause of death worldwide. Furthermore, ...
Seasonal Variation in Metabolic ...
Obesity and hypertension are increasing problems worldwide, resulting in an enormous economic burden to the society. The metabolic syndrome componen ...
Red Meat Intake and the Risk of ...
Despite a wealth of research on cholesterol and saturated fat and cardiovascular disease (CVD), few studies have examined the association between re ...
High-Density Lipoprotein: Is th ...
Low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is the most prevalent lipid abnormality in patients with known coronary heart disease (CHD). Since ...
Weight Loss Drugs and Cardiovas ...
Overweight and obesity have been rising dramatically worldwide and are an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The majority of ...
microRNAs, Plasma Lipids, and C ...
Despite advances in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease (CVD), this group of multifactorial disorders remains a leading cause of ...
Molecular MRI of Thrombosis
This review focuses on recent approaches in using targeted MRI probes for noninvasive molecular imaging of thrombosis. Probe design strategies are d ...
Molecular Imaging of Healing Af ...
The progression from acute myocardial infarction (MI) to heart failure continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Potential new thera ...
Cellular and Functional Imaging ...
Heart transplantation is now an established treatment for patients suffering from end-stage heart diseases. With the advances in immunosuppressive t ...
Noninvasive Positron Emission T ...
The importance of inflammation to atherothrombosis has led to the pursuit of noninvasive imaging methods to measure inflammation within the arterial ...
Emerging Approaches for Cardiov ...
Stem cell therapies offer potential therapeutic alternatives for coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, and heart failure. To a lesser exte ...
Imaging Myeloperoxidase Activit ...
Inflammation and oxidative stress play central roles in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and outcomes such as myocardial infarction and stroke. T ...
Microparticle-Based Molecular M ...
MRI is well suited for imaging vascular disease as it provides excellent soft tissue contrast and spatial resolution of the vessel wall. By generati ...
Imaging of Oxidation-Specific E ...
Oxidative stress, and in particular oxidation of lipoproteins, is a hallmark of atherosclerosis. Upon entry of lipoproteins into the vessel wall, a ...
Premise, Promise, and Potential ...
Invasive device-based therapies for drug-resistant hypertension are undergoing active clinical investigation. The two approaches are 1) permanent im ...
Identification of Left Ventricu ...
Noninvasive imaging modalities are often used to manage patients with cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) is increasingl ...
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in H ...
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a fascinating and complex disorder with substantial variability in phenotypic expression and natural progression. Rec ...
CT Perfusion: Ready for Prime T ...
Advancements in computed tomography (CT) technology have revolutionized clinical practice, particularly regarding the noninvasive assessment of coro ...
CT Coronary Calcification: What ...
Calcium score (CS) is a useful tool in evaluating the risk of cardiovascular events in asymptomatic patients. The absence of detectable calcificatio ...
FDG PET Imaging and Cardiovascu ...
The underlying pathologic mechanism of most acute coronary syndromes is atherosclerotic plaque rupture. One cause of rupture is plaque inflammation, ...
Thromboembolic Risk and Anticoa ...
Periprocedural thromboembolic and hemorrhagic events are complications of percutaneous radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) of atrial fibrillation ...
Interventional Management of As ...
Carotid artery stenosis is a major risk factor for stroke and transient ischemic attack. Although carotid endarterectomy is the established gold sta ...
Update on Surgical Management f ...
The management of asymptomatic carotid stenosis has been a topic of considerable debate. In this article, we aim to critically review the recent lit ...