OAK BROOK, Ill. – In a study of more than 2,000 adults, researchers found that two MRI measurements of the abdominal aorta — the amount of plaque in the vessel and the thickness of its wall — are ...

DALLAS – June 18, 2013 – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of aortic atherosclerosis can predict the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular events in otherwise healthy individuals, researchers ...

Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), lead investigator Dr Atushi Yonemura (National Defense Medical College, Saitama, Japan) and colleagues report that treatment with atorvastatin 20 mg for 12 ...

Atherosclerosis is characterized by an inflammatory component as evidenced by the presence of cells of the immune system, such as phagocytes, while the atherosclerotic lesion develops (Berliner et al, ...

In a study of more than 2,000 adults, MRI measurements of abdominal aortic atherosclerosis were predictive of future adverse CV events. “This is an important study because it demonstrates that ...

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center revealed that the risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, in healthy individuals can be predicted by conducting magnetic resonance imaging ...

In the featured article of the March 2017 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, researchers demonstrate that a new positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer, gallium-68 (Ga-68)-pentixafor, ...

The Freeman Screen Team offers early detection screenings on the first Thursday of every month. Upcoming screening days ...

Dr. Carter answers the question: 'Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Test In Men?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: What are the key things to know about abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings in men? Answer: An ...

The risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm also goes up with age. Because of his history of smoking and his age, you are correct that your father-in-law should be screened for an abdominal aortic ...

Saitama, Japan and New York, NY - Lipid-lowering treatment with atorvastatin (Lipitor, Pfizer) may have different effects on different segments of the aorta, with a greater effect on atherosclerotic ...