Inflammation, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Artery Disease: PET/CT for the Evaluation of Atherosclerosis and Inflammation
Atherosclerosis is a prevalent cardiovascular disease marked by inflammation and the formation of plaque within arterial walls. As the disease progresses, there is an increased risk of major cardiovascular events. Owing to the nature of atherosclerosis, it is imperative to develop methods to further...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2014-01-01
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Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Cardiology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4137/CMC.S17063 |