Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To highlight the use of arterial wall imaging to evaluate the impact of therapies that promote high-density lipoproteins. RECENT FINDINGS: High-density lipoproteins possess a number of biological properties, which have a direct impact on the extent and composition of atherosclerosis. Arterial wall imaging has been employed to demonstrate the beneficial influence on atherosclerosis of a number of therapeutic agents that modify high-density lipoprotein. SUMMARY: Atheroma imaging has become an integral component of the clinical development of novel therapeutic agents designed to promote the atheroprotective activity of high-density lipoprotein.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 386-392 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Current Opinion in Cardiology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Atherosclerosis
- High-density lipoproteins
- Imaging