PET Imaging of Peripheral Benzodiazepine Receptors in Patients With Carotid Atherosclerosis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Inflammation in the vascular wall is important in atherosclerosis and the blockage of the
artery. The peripheral benzodiazepine receptor is involved in inflammation and in this
protocol we will attempt to take pictures, using PET camera, of inflammation in patients with
atherosclerosis and compare those of healthy people.