Cardiovascular risk factors and carotid plaque components in a multi-ethnic cohort using 3 Tesla MRI: the HELIUS study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Cardiovascular risk factors and carotid plaque components in a multi-ethnic cohort using 3 Tesla MRI: the HELIUS study

  • By

  • Esther M. C. Vriend

  • Thomas A. Bouwmeester

  • Daniel Bos

  • Didier Collard

  • Eric P. Moll van Charante

  • Henrike Galenkamp

  • Renske Merton

  • Aart J. Nederveen

  • Pim van Ooij

  • Oscar H. Franco

  • Bert-Jan H. van den Born

  • June 27, 2026

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    The HELIUS study investigates cardiovascular risk factors and carotid plaque composition in a diverse midlife population using 3 Tesla MRI.

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    Participants included 356 individuals with cardiovascular risk factors assessed 8.4 years prior to MRI, focusing on plaque characteristics.

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    The study aims to identify associations between cardiovascular risk factors and plaque components like calcification, lipid-rich necrotic core, and intraplaque hemorrhage.

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    MRI scans were conducted using standardized protocols, including sequences for detecting plaque characteristics and assessing image quality.

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    Excellent intra- and inter-observer reliability was achieved for assessing plaque presence, calcification, and lipid-rich necrotic core.

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Cardiovascular risk factors and carotid plaque components in a multi-ethnic cohort using 3 Tesla MRI: the HELIUS study

  • by Esther M. C. Vriend, Thomas A. Bouwmeester, Daniel Bos, Didier Collard, Eric P. Moll van Charante, Henrike Galenkamp, Renske Merton, Aart J. Nederveen, Pim van Ooij, Oscar H. Franco, Bert-Jan H. van den Born

  • June 27, 2026

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