18F-NaF uptake by atherosclerotic plaque on PET/CT imaging: inverse correlation between calcification density and mineral metabolic activity

F Fiz, S Morbelli, A Piccardo, M Bauckneht… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2015 - Soc Nuclear Med
Several studies have highlighted the role of vascular 18F-NaF uptake as a marker of
ongoing calcium deposition. However, accumulation of 18F-NaF is often inconsistent with …

Quantification of temporal changes in calcium score in active atherosclerotic plaque in major vessels by 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT

Y Ishiwata, T Kaneta, S Nawata… - European journal of …, 2017 - Springer
Purpose Our aim was to assess whether 18 F-NaF PET/CT is able to predict progression of
the CT calcium score. Methods Between August 2007 and November 2015, 34 patients (18 …

Longitudinal analysis of atherosclerotic plaques evolution: An 18F-NaF PET/CT study

F Fiz, A Piccardo, S Morbelli, G Bottoni, M Piana… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Purpose 18 F-NaF-PET/CT can detect mineral metabolism within atherosclerotic
plaques. To ascertain whether their 18 F-NaF uptake purports progression, this index was …

Correlation of inflammation assessed by 18F-FDG PET, active mineral deposition assessed by 18F-fluoride PET, and vascular calcification in atherosclerotic plaque: a …

T Derlin, Z Tóth, L Papp, C Wisotzki… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2011 - Soc Nuclear Med
Formation and progression of atherosclerotic plaque is a dynamic and complex process
involving various pathophysiologic steps including inflammation and calcification. The …

Feasibility of 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT for imaging of atherosclerotic plaque

T Derlin, U Richter, P Bannas… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2010 - Soc Nuclear Med
The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence, distribution, and topographic
relationship of vascular 18F-sodium fluoride uptake and arterial calcification in major …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing global cardiovascular molecular calcification with 18F-fluoride PET/CT: will this become a clinical reality and a challenge to CT calcification …

S Basu, PF Høilund-Carlsen, A Alavi - European journal of nuclear …, 2012 - Springer
The complex biology of atherosclerosis has been approached by functional imaging from
multiple directions, each exploring the specific and distinctive etiopathogenetic mechanisms …

Divergent determinants of 18F–NaF uptake and visible calcium deposition in large arteries: relationship with Framingham risk score

S Morbelli, F Fiz, A Piccardo, L Picori… - The international journal …, 2014 - Springer
To compare regional vascular distribution and biological determinants of visible calcium
load, as assessed by computed tomography, as well as of molecular calcium deposition as …

18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography assessed microcalcifications in culprit and non-culprit human carotid plaques

H Hop, SA de Boer, M Reijrink, PW Kamphuisen… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background 18 F-NaF positron emission tomography (PET) targets microcalcifications. We
compared in vitro microPET assessed 18 F-NaF uptake between culprit and non-culprit …

In vivo imaging of mineral deposition in carotid plaque using 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT: correlation with atherogenic risk factors

T Derlin, C Wisotzki, U Richter… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2011 - Soc Nuclear Med
The purpose of this study was to correlate 18F-sodium fluoride accumulation in the common
carotid arteries of neurologically asymptomatic patients with cardiovascular risk factors and …

[HTML][HTML] Atherosclerosis imaging with 18F-sodium fluoride PET: state-of-the-art review

PF Høilund-Carlsen, M Sturek, A Alavi… - European Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Purpose We examined the literature to elucidate the role of 18F-sodium fluoride (NaF)-PET
in atherosclerosis. Methods Following a systematic search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase …