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New contrast agent infiltrates aorta

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Despite recent advances in detection and treatment, atherosclerosis — characterized by deposits in the inner layers of arteries — is still a major health concern worldwide. Noninvasive detection and characterization of the plaques associated with the condition could contribute to a drop in morbidity and mortality. Contrast-enhanced MRI has shown potential, for example. However, most of the currently available contrast agents do not deliver sufficient gadolinium to the arterial wall for this purpose. Investigators have come up with a number of ways to address this limitation,...Read full article

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    Published: August 2006
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