Contrast for vascular imaging

Martin, Randolph P.

doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2004.02.010

Cited by 9 publications

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“…However, accurate measurements, particularly of the near wall, require a high level of technical expertise. Consequently, some authors suggest the administration of contrast media during the examination period ( Macioch et al 2004 ; Martin and Lekaris 2004 ).…”

Section: Clinical Assessment Of Endothelial Functionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Noninvasive assessment of preclinical atherosclerosis

Lane

Smith²,

Davies³

2006

Vascular Health and Risk Management

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Initially considered as a semipermeable barrier separating lumen from vessel wall, the endothelium is now recognised as a complex endocrine organ responsible for a variety of physiological processes vital for vascular homeostasis. These include the regulation of vascular tone, luminal diameter, and blood flow; hemostasis and thrombolysis; platelet and leucocyte vessel-wall interactions; the regulation of vascular permeability; and tissue growth and remodelling. The endothelium modulates arterial stiffness, which precedes overt atherosclerosis and is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events. Unsurprisingly, dysfunction of the endothelium may be considered as an early and potentially reversible step in the process of atherogenesis and numerous methods have been developed to assess endothelial status and large artery stiffness. Methodology includes flow-mediated dilatation of the brachial artery, assessment of coronary flow reserve, carotid intimamedia thickness, pulse wave analysis, pulse wave velocity, and plethysmography. This review outlines the various modalities, indications, and limitations of available methods to assess arterial dysfunction and vascular risk.

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Section: Clinical Assessment Of Endothelial Functionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Noninvasive assessment of preclinical atherosclerosis

Lane

Smith²,

Davies³

2006

Vascular Health and Risk Management

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“…Techniques like computed tomography angiography, time-of-flight and phase-contrast magnetic resonance angiography, and duplex and intravascular ultrasonography are now established techniques in several areas of diagnostic vascular imaging [4]- [6]. Over the last few years, advances in contrast media in all angiographic modalities have contributed to a more effective depiction of the vasculature and to safer imaging procedures [7]- [10]. More recently, advances in 3-D rotational angiography [3], multislice computed tomography system [11] and motion-compensation strategies in magnetic resonance angiography [12] have further enabled 3-D visualization in interventional procedures and noninvasive dynamic coronary imaging.…”

Section: Vascular Imaging I Motivation For the Special Issuementioning

confidence: 99%