Imaging Biological Pathways in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Using Positron Emission Tomography

Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2021 May 5;41(5):1596-1606. doi: 10.1161/ATVBAHA.120.315812. Epub 2021 Mar 25.

Abstract

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Keywords: aortic aneurysm; inflammation; macrophages; microcalcification; mortality; positron emission tomography.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aorta, Abdominal / metabolism
  • Aorta, Abdominal / pathology
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / metabolism
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / pathology
  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Humans
  • Molecular Imaging*
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Prognosis
  • Radiopharmaceuticals*
  • Signal Transduction

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Radiopharmaceuticals