Nanoparticles as Contrast Agents for MRI of Atherosclerotic Lesions
Nanoparticle contrast agents for MRI may aid in identifying atherosclerotic lesions that give rise to ischemic events by means of penetration and retention in the plaque. These imaging agents may provide valuable information regarding plaque characteristics which can help determine the risk of plaqu...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2008-01-01
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Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4137/CMC.S642 |