Carotid Plaque Regression with High Dose Atorvastatin versus Conventional Dose Simvastatin Using High Field MRI

Measuring carotid plaque formation and dangerous narrowing of the carotid blood vessels to the brain

Full Project Name:Carotid Plaque Regression with High Dose Atorvastatin versus Conventional Dose Simvastatin Using High Field MRIPrincipal Investigator:Raymond Migrino, MD, MedicineCo-Investigator:Gary Seabrook, MD, Seabrook; Robert Dieter, MD, Loyola University; Robert Prost, PhD, Radiology; Tayyab Mohyuddin, MD, Medicine; Osama Zaidat, MD, MS, Neurology; Scott Rand, MD, PhD, Radiology; Jason Jurva, MD, Medicine; Leanne Harmann, BA, RDCS, RDMS, RVAward Amount:$166,082

Award Date

May2006

Project Duration:24 months

Project Description Narrative:

Researchers leading this project will apply sophisticated imaging techniques to discern the extent of plaque formation and narrowing of carotid blood vessels. Using a new contrast material and recently acquired whole body MRI magnet, they will measure carotid plaque formation and dangerous narrowing of the carotid blood vessels in the brain.