Inflammation is a determinant of atherosclerotic plaque rupture, the event leading to most
myocardial infarctions and strokes. Although conventional imaging techniques identify the …

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death not only in Europe but also in the
rest of the World. Preventive measures, however, often fail and cardiovascular disease may …

The recognition of the significance of atherosclerotic plaque biology and more specifically,
inflammation in determining the propensity of plaque to rupture has led to efforts aimed at …

Abstract Purpose 18 F-FDG PET is increasingly used for imaging of vessel wall
inflammation. However, limited data are available on the impact of methodological variables …

Background This study aimed to determine if delayed 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18 FDG)
PET/CT imaging improves quantitation of atherosclerotic plaque inflammation. Blood-pool …

Objectives: In this study, the impact of noninsulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus on
carotid wall 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake in patients with documented or …

Purpose In this study we investigate the relationship between 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose
(FDG) metabolism and future aneurysm expansion measured by serial duplex ultrasound …

Background and aims Electronic cigarette (EC) use is popular among youth, touted as a
safer alternative to smoking and promoted as a tool to aid in smoking cessation. EC …

Objective The aim of this study was to determine the ideal circulation time of fluorine-18
fluorodeoxyglucose (18 F-FDG) in order to detect and quantify atherosclerotic plaque …

Cardiovascular disease due to atherosclerosis is the number one killer in the Western world,
and threatens to become the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is therefore …