Mechanical Engineering Seminar

3D Magnetic Resonance Carotid Plaque Imaging

David C. Zhu, Ph.D.

Cognitive Imaging Research Center

Biomedical Imaging Research Center

Departments of Psychology and Radiology

Michigan State University

Abstract

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) can show the carotid artery lumen and provide detailed artery wall information. Atherosclerotic plaque at the carotid artery potentially can break off and thus lead to subsequent strokes. Based on recent histopathological studies, the intraplaque hemorrhage at the carotid plaque can cause plaque instability and enlargement. An MRI technique that can successfully detect intraplaque hemorrhage is important. We have developed an optimized 3D MRI technique on a GE 3T EXCITE scanner that can potentially detect plaque hemorrhage and offer additional benefits of high-resolution volumetric visualization with 3D rendering. In this talk, an overview of MRI will also be provided.




Tuesday, October 23, 2007
10:30 am


3540 Engineering


Refreshments Provided


If you would like to spend some time with Dr. David Zhu,

please contact 
Dr. Guy Raguin at raguin@egr.msu.edu or 432-3192