MicroCT and contrast-enhanced microCT imaging to improve treatments for cardiovascular diseases by Lisa Leyssens
18 March 2024
16:15
Louvain-la-Neuve
Place Croix du Sud, auditorium SUD 09
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease, characterized by the buildup of plaque within the arterial walls causing blood vessel narrowing, and is the primary cause of many cardiovascular diseases. Two of the main surgical treatments for atherosclerosis include synthetic vascular grafting and intravascular stenting. However, these treatments face many problems and need to be improved to reduce the number of people facing disability.