Open AccessCorrelation between thoracic aorta 18F-natrium fluoride uptake and cardiovascular risk
Author(s) -
Francesco Fiz,
Silvia Morbelli,
Matteo Bauckneht,
Arnoldo Piccardo,
Giulia Ferrarazzo,
Alberto Nieri,
Nathan Artom,
Manlio Cabria,
Cecilia Marini,
Marco Canepa,
Gianmario Sambuceti
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
world journal of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1949-8470
DOI - 10.4329/wjr.v8.i1.82
Subject(s) - medicine , thoracic aorta , aorta , descending aorta , aortic arch , ascending aorta , cardiology , sodium fluoride , nuclear medicine , fluoride , inorganic chemistry , chemistry
To investigating the relationship between thoracic and cardiac (18)F-Natrium-Fluoride (18F-NaF) uptake, as a marker of ongoing calcification and cardiovascular risk factors.