2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Quantitative Evaluation of Carotid Plaque Characteristics by using Color-Coded High-Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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22890169
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Neurology
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| Research Institution | Iwate Medical University |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2011
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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 |
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| 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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