Potential application of detection vulnerable plaque with 18F-FDG PET and MRI

The rupture of the vulnerable carotid artery plaque is the main reason of brain stroke. The combination of 18F-FDG PET and MRI providing the information about metabolism, morphology and composition at the same time, and this method will greatly improve the sensitivity and specificity of diagnosis. Key words: Fluorodeoxyglucose 18F; Positron-emission tomography; Magnetic resonance imaging; Carotid arteries; Vulnerable plaque