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The purpose of this study is to utilize high-resolution CMR carotid imaging for the characterization of carotid wall volumes and plaque content in patients with clinical significant carotid atherosclerosis. Patients who are scheduled to undergo an imaging procedure will be recruited from the cath lab. Upon enrollment, blood samples conventional and genetic profiling will be collected. For patients undergoing a carotid endarterectomy, tissue from the carotid vessel will be collected during their procedure. Comparison of the MR images with tissue and/or blood samples will be made. Length of time in the study will be approximately 1 day. There will be no study-related patient follow-up.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Characterization of plaque that is found in the carotid walls of patients who have atherosclerosis | 2 years post study initiation |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| To evaluate the effectiveness of MR imaging in identifying these plaque characteristics | 2 Years Post Study Initiation |
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Subjects diagnosed with atherosclerosis
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Rinehart, MD | Piedmont Healthcare | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Piedmont Hospital | Atlanta | Georgia | 30309 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D050197 | Atherosclerosis |
| ID | Term |
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| D001161 | Arteriosclerosis |
| D001157 | Arterial Occlusive Diseases |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
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Serum and tissue samples are collected for markers of inflammation and gene chip analysis