Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Analysis of Coronary Artery Plaque Components

The purpose of this study is to analyze atherosclerotic vessel wall components with multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and compare with MRI. The hypothesis is that MRI is comparable to computed tomography (CT) in showing plaque components of coronary plaques.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult males and females 18 - 65 who are scheduled to undergo a CT scan for evaluation of coronary artery plaque.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindications to having an MRI scan
• Pregnant women