Luca Saba MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Roberto Montisci MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michele Porcu MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Roberto Sanfilippo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Pierleone Lucatelli MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Eytan Raz MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The concept of “plaque remodelling” indicates the morphological and ultra-structural variation of a plaque in the time. Several investigations have demonstrated that the carotid artery plaques change and it is possible that some determinants of instability are transitory. Moreover, some drugs (such as statins, apolipoprotein) change the composition of the plaque by increasing or reducing its volume. In this exhibit our purpose was to understand the physiopathology of plaque remodelling and to review CT and MR imaging findings of this phenomenon.

1) To review the concept of carotid artery plaque remodelling 2) histology of the plaque according the AHA classification. 3) The biomechanical effect of plaque eccentricity 4) MR, CT, and US imaging findings of carotid artery plaque follow-up that demonstrate the plaque remodelling. 5) Limits and potentialities of MR, CT and US in the follow-up of the carotid artery plaque 6) The drug-effect: how the therapies may change the plaque in terms of regression and progression. 7) presentation of relevant cases.

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14011587/14011587_v6o8.pdf

Saba, L, Montisci, R, Porcu, M, Sanfilippo, R, Lucatelli, P, Raz, E, CT and MR of the Carotid Artery Plaque Remodelling.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14011587.html