Quantitative Evaluation of Carotid Plaque Characteristics by using Color-Coded High-Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging

我们尝试建立一个定量的方法来表征斑块内成分的高对比度斑块成像技术和颜色编码的分析软件，我们开发的。与其他技术相比，这种方法可以很容易地区分斑块内成分，具有优异的灵敏度和特异性，特别是当使用颜色编码软件时;并且可以检测西洛他唑治疗期间斑块内成分的细微变化。因此，这种方法被认为是有前途的准确和定量评估斑块内的组成。

We attempted to establish a quantitative method to characterize intraplaque components by using high-contrast plaque imaging technique and color-coded analysis software which we developed. This method can readily differentiate intraplaque components with excellent sensitivities and specificities as compared with other techniques, particularly when using the color-coded software ; and can detect subtle changes in intraplaque composition during cilostazol therapy. This method thus is considered to be promising for accurate and quantitative assessment of intraplaque composition.