Serial Imaging Of Molecular And Microstructural Changes In Atherosclerosis: Tracking Plaques Towards Destabilisation
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$992,112.00
Summary
Most heart attacks are caused by high-risk plaques in coronary arteries. A significant unmet need in cardiology is to reliably detect high-risk plaques before they are life-threatening. This project will generate unique insights into plaque pathogenesis over time to see how plaques become high-risk and cause heart attacks. This project will also develop a clinically applicable tool to detect high-risk plaques, leading to significantly reduced complications and cost in heart disease.