scholarly journals Intraplaque hemorrhage assessed by high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging and C-reactive protein in carotid atherosclerosis

2007 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 1130-1137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciano Cabral Albuquerque ◽  
Luciane Barreneche Narvaes ◽  
Aluísio Antunes Maciel ◽  
Henrique Staub ◽  
Maurício Friedrich ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Carotid Atherosclerosis ◽  
Intraplaque Hemorrhage ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein

Abstract TP400: The Differences of Vessel Wall Features Between the Anterior and Posterior Brain Arteries Detected by High Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangyan Chen ◽  
Lu Zheng ◽  
Jia LI ◽  
Wenjie Yang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Vessel Wall ◽  
Posterior Circulation ◽  
Intraplaque Hemorrhage ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Anterior Circulation

Backgrounds: The purpose of this study was to investigate vessel wall features visualization by high resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HRMRI) in a series of ischemic stroke patients and to identify differences between lesions in the anterior and posterior circulation. Methods: We consecutively recruited Chinese patients with acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack from 2016 to 2018. All patients were scanned at 3T magnetic resonance imaging. We evaluated pre-and post-contrast cross-sectional views of M1 and M2 segments of middle cerebral arteries (MCAs), basilar arteries (BA) and V4 segments of vertebral arteries (VAs). Results: A total of 74 patients (males 52.3%; median age 62 years old) were included in this study, among which, 234 lesions were identified on HRMRI, including 117 MCA lesions, 26 BA lesions, and 91 VA lesions. The sensitivity and specificity of MRA for diagnosing stenosis in anterior circulation were 89.3% (95% CI, 81.8%- 94.2%) and 50.0 (95% CI, 9.2%- 90.8%). The sensitivity and specificity of MRA for diagnosing stenosis in posterior circulation were 73.2% (95% CI, 63.9%- 80.9%) and 40.0 (95% CI, 7.3%- 83.0%). VA had a significantly higher contrast enhancement index (43.71± 7.74, p <0.016) than MCA (23.32± 2.46) or BA (22.69± 5.31) . Anterior circulation plaques had higher degree of stenosis (anterior versus posterior: 68.5% vs. 62.9%, p =0.036), more eccentric distribution (anterior versus posterior: 70.1% versus 53.8%, p =0.015) and higher rate of intraplaque hemorrhage (anterior versus posterior: 17.1% versus 7.7%, p =0.046). The plaques in posterior circulation had a thicker lesion wall (posterior versus anterior 16.58± 8.25 mm 2 vs. 9.10± 4.07 mm 2 , p <0.001) and higher enhancement index (posterior versus anterior 39.04± 8.50 vs. 23.32± 2.46, p <0.001) than the plaques in anterior circulation. Conclusions: The lesions in posterior circulations could be obscure on MRA. The area stenosis, intraplaque hemorrhage and enhancement index differed between circulations.

scholarly journals Association between basilar artery configuration and Vessel Wall features: a prospective high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ziqi Xu ◽  
Mingyao Li ◽  
Zhikai Hou ◽  
Jinhao Lyu ◽  
Na Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Blood Vessel ◽  
Basilar Artery ◽  
Vessel Wall ◽  
Intraplaque Hemorrhage ◽  
Blood Vessel Wall ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background The relationship between intracranial vessel configuration and wall features remains poorly investigated. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the distal and proximal anatomical configuration of basilar artery (BA) and BA vessel wall features on high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HRMRI). Methods From September 2014 to January 2017, patients with suspected symptomatic intracranial arterial stenosis underwent HRMRI. Patients with severe BA stenosis were selected for this prospective study and divided into two groups corresponding to complete and incomplete BA configuration based on characteristics of the bilateral vertebral arteries and posterior cerebral arteries. Culprit blood vessel wall features on HRMRI included plaque enhancement, intraplaque hemorrhage, remodeling patterns, and plaque distribution. Culprit vessel wall features were compared between patients in the complete and incomplete BA configuration groups. Results Among the 298 consecutively enrolled patients, 34 had severe BA stenosis. Twenty patients had complete anatomical BA configuration and another 14 of them displayed incomplete configuration. There were no significant differences in vessel wall features between the complete and incomplete configuration patient groups. However, the proximal configuration of BA was associated with intraplaque hemorrhage (p = 0.002) while the distal configuration of BA correlated with strong enhancement of BA plaque (p = 0.041). Conclusions No association was found between the complete and incomplete BA configuration groups and blood vessel wall features. The proximal configuration of BA was related with intraplaque hemorrhage and the distal configuration of BA was associated with strong plaque enhancement. Further studies are warranted to confirm these findings. Trial registration URL: Unique identifier: NCT02705599 (March 10, 2016).

Serum C-reactive Protein Levels Demonstrate Predictive Value for Radiographic and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Outcomes in Patients with Active Ankylosing Spondylitis Treated with Golimumab

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 1704-1712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jürgen Braun ◽  
Xenofon Baraliakos ◽  
Kay-Geert A. Hermann ◽  
Stephen Xu ◽  
Benjamin Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Ankylosing Spondylitis ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Radiographic Progression ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
C Reactive Protein ◽  
Reactive Protein ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Serum Crp

Objective.Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) associates with radiographic progression in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) untreated with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists. We assessed correlations between serum CRP and radiographic progression/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-detected inflammation after 2 years of anti-TNF therapy.Methods.Patients with active AS receiving golimumab (GOL)/placebo through Week 16 (early escape) or Week 24 (crossover by design), followed by GOL through 4 years, had sera/images obtained through Week 208. Lateral spinal radiographs and spinal MRI were scored with the modified Stoke AS Spine Score (mSASSS) and the AS spine MRI activity (ASspiMRI-a) score, respectively. ANOVA assessed differences based on CRP levels and mSASSS progression. The relationships between CRP levels and mSASSS/ASspiMRI-a were assessed by Spearman correlation and logistic regression.Results.Of the randomized GO-RAISE patients, 299 (84.0%) had pre- and posttreatment spinal radiographs. Larger proportions of patients with Week 104 CRP ≥ 0.5 mg/dl (n = 47) versus < 0.5 mg/dl (n = 236, 40.4% vs 22.9%, p = 0.0121) had mSASSS changes ≥ 2 at Week 104. Across several visits, serum CRP demonstrated weak associations with mSASSS change (rs ≤ 0.21, p < 0.05, n = 262–293) and moderate associations with ASspiMRI-a change (rs = −0.33 to 0.54, p < 0.05, n = 65–89). Higher baseline CRP was associated with increased risk for syndesmophytes at Week 104/Week 208, and large, short-term decreases in CRP from baseline to Week 14/Week 24 also yielded increased syndesmophyte formation risk.Conclusion.Elevated CRP after 2 years of anti-TNF treatment correlated with greater radiographic progression risk at 4 years. Elevated CRP at baseline or Week 14/Week 24 of anti-TNF treatment weakly predicted subsequent radiographic progression and modestly predicted residual spinal inflammation in patients with AS treated with anti-TNF. Findings are useful regarding new treatment options in patients treated with anti-TNF. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00265083.

scholarly journals High-resolution magnetic resonance imaging of carotid atherosclerosis identifies vulnerable carotid plaques

2013 ◽  
Vol 57 (4) ◽  
pp. 1046-1051.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antoine Millon ◽  
Jean-Louis Mathevet ◽  
Loic Boussel ◽  
Peter L. Faries ◽  
Zahi A. Fayad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Carotid Atherosclerosis ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Carotid Plaques
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