Quantitative Evaluation of Carotid Plaque Characteristics by using Color-Coded High-Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Project/Area Number |
22890169
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
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Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
Research Field |
Neurology
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Research Institution | Iwate Medical University |
Principal Investigator |
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Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2011
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Project Status |
Completed (Fiscal Year 2011)
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Budget Amount *help |
¥2,821,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,170,000、Indirect Cost: ¥651,000)
Fiscal Year 2011: ¥1,222,000 (Direct Cost: ¥940,000、Indirect Cost: ¥282,000)
Fiscal Year 2010: ¥1,599,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,230,000、Indirect Cost: ¥369,000)
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Keywords | MRI / プラークイメージング / 頸部頸動脈狭窄症 / 頸動脈内膜剥離術 / シロスタゾール / 神経科学 |
Research Abstract |
We attempted to establish a quantitative method to characterize intraplaque components by using high-contrast plaque imaging technique and color-coded analysis software which we developed. This method can readily differentiate intraplaque components with excellent sensitivities and specificities as compared with other techniques, particularly when using the color-coded software ; and can detect subtle changes in intraplaque composition during cilostazol therapy. This method thus is considered to be promising for accurate and quantitative assessment of intraplaque composition.
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