Abstract | RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: METHODS: Six purpose-bred mongrels with two AV fistulae each were imaged with gray-scale ultrasound 7 weeks after graft implantation before and after the intravenous bolus injection of MRX-408 (a GPIIb receptor-targeted ultrasound contrast agent). Pre- and postcontrast videotaped segments were randomized and reviewed by four radiologists blinded to the presence of thrombus in the grafts. RESULTS: After the use of MRX-408, there was improved visualization of thrombus within the grafts (P < 0.0001). This was due to the enhancement of the thrombus (P < 0.0001). The improved visualization and contrast enhancement were more marked in the grafts that contained thrombus nonhyperechoic to surrounding soft tissues. CONCLUSIONS:
MRX-408 demonstrated better visualization of thrombus within AV fistulae. This was shown in both patent and occluded grafts. These results are encouraging and suggest that this contrast agent merits further development.
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Authors | E Unger, P Metzger 3rd, E Krupinski, M Baker, R Hulett, D Gabaeff, J Mills, D Ihnat, T McCreery |
Journal | Investigative radiology
(Invest Radiol)
Vol. 35
Issue 1
Pg. 86-9
(Jan 2000)
ISSN: 0020-9996 [Print] United States |
PMID | 10639040
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Contrast Media
- MRX 408
- Phospholipids
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Topics |
- Animals
- Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical
- Contrast Media
- Dogs
- Graft Occlusion, Vascular
(diagnostic imaging)
- Hindlimb
- Microspheres
- Phospholipids
- Thrombosis
(diagnostic imaging)
- Ultrasonography
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