RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Alexander, Lori
T1 Cardiovascular Molecular Imaging—State-of-the-Art 2008
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2009
FD SAGE Publications
VO 8
IS 8
SP 23
OP 24
DO 10.1177/155989770900800814
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/8/8/23.abstract
AB Multimodal imaging offers the advantage of noninvasive methods to visualize anatomy and tissue structure and measure physiologic function. This article provides an overview of the use of imaging techniques for assessing cardiovascular pathology, using biological imaging targets for the evaluation of myocardial viability, angiogenesis, inflammation, and vascular remodeling.