In Vivo Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Coronary Thrombosis Using a Fibrin-Binding Molecular Magnetic Resonance Contrast Agent

Abstract

We demonstrate the feasibility of MRI of coronary thrombus and in-stent thrombosis using a novel fibrin-binding molecular MR contrast agent. Potential applications include detection of coronary in-stent thrombosis or thrombus burden in patients with acute coronary syndromes.