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Am J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2013;3(5):393-396
Invited Perspective
PET/MR imaging of atherosclerosis: initial experience and outlook
Christoph Rischpler, Stephan G Nekolla, Ambros J Beer
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
Received July 25, 2013; Accepted August 9, 2013; Epub September 19, 2013; Published September 30, 2013
Abstract: Hybrid scanners such as PET/CT have in the past emerged as a valuable modality in clinical routine as well as an
important research tool. Recently, the newly developed fully integrated PET/MR scanners were introduced to the market, raising high
expectations especially due to the excellent soft tissue contrast and functional imaging capabilities of MRI. In this issue of the
American Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, initial experiences using a hybrid PET/MR scanner for carotid artery
imaging in a group of patients with increased risk for atherosclerosis are described. This represents a proof-of-principle study, which
could stimulate future applications of this powerful modality in atherosclerotic plaque imaging. (ajnmmi1307003).
Keywords: PET/MR, PET/CT, hybrid imaging, atherosclerosis, FDG
Address correspondence to: Dr. Ambros J Beer, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts
der Isar, Ismaningerstrasse 22, 81675 Munich, Germany. Tel: +49 89 4140 6085; Fax: +49 89 4140 7431; E-mail:
ambros.beer@tum.de
Invited Perspective
PET/MR imaging of atherosclerosis: initial experience and outlook
Christoph Rischpler, Stephan G Nekolla, Ambros J Beer
Department of Nuclear Medicine, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
Received July 25, 2013; Accepted August 9, 2013; Epub September 19, 2013; Published September 30, 2013
Abstract: Hybrid scanners such as PET/CT have in the past emerged as a valuable modality in clinical routine as well as an
important research tool. Recently, the newly developed fully integrated PET/MR scanners were introduced to the market, raising high
expectations especially due to the excellent soft tissue contrast and functional imaging capabilities of MRI. In this issue of the
American Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, initial experiences using a hybrid PET/MR scanner for carotid artery
imaging in a group of patients with increased risk for atherosclerosis are described. This represents a proof-of-principle study, which
could stimulate future applications of this powerful modality in atherosclerotic plaque imaging. (ajnmmi1307003).
Keywords: PET/MR, PET/CT, hybrid imaging, atherosclerosis, FDG
Address correspondence to: Dr. Ambros J Beer, Department of Nuclear Medicine, Technische Universität München, Klinikum rechts
der Isar, Ismaningerstrasse 22, 81675 Munich, Germany. Tel: +49 89 4140 6085; Fax: +49 89 4140 7431; E-mail:
ambros.beer@tum.de
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