Which is the best investigation for assessing the plaque of atherosclerosis?
Ans. is 'b' i.e., MRI [Rel Textbook of cardiac imaging p. 292)"MRI is emerging as the most promising radiological technique for assessing plaque morphology (paicularly aoic and carotid plaques) since its superior capability to determine plaque size and composition with accuracy and reproducibility provides the oppounity to evaluate the relationship between plaque morphology/composition and subsequent cardiovascular event.
CT scan
MRI
Anglography
Intravascular USG