In vivo imaging of mineral deposition in carotid plaque using 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT: correlation with atherogenic risk factors.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to correlate (18)F-sodium fluoride accumulation in the common carotid arteries of neurologically asymptomatic patients with cardiovascular risk factors and carotid calcified plaque burden.

Bibliographical data

Original languageEnglish
Article number3
ISSN0161-5505
Publication statusPublished - 2011
pubmed 21321276