New imaging technique could spot dangerous plaques before they cause stroke
NCT ID NCT02726984
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special PET/MR scan can detect which carotid artery plaques are more likely to cause a stroke. Fifteen people with at least 50% narrowing of the carotid artery took part—half had a recent stroke and half did not. Researchers measured how much of a radioactive tracer (18F-sodium fluoride) was taken up by the plaque to see if it could help identify high-risk plaques.
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Bron, 69500, France
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