Diagnostic imaging in metabolic disorders. From traditional to modern methods
Journal Title: Postępy Nauk Medycznych - Year 2013, Vol 26, Issue 11
Abstract
The prevalence of metabolic disorders, first of all of obesity with its combination of comorbidities consisting metabolic syndrome is increasing at a very high rate, affecting millions individuals worldwide. Cardiovascular complications associated with metabolic disorders contribute to high rates of morbidity and mortality. For these reasons there is a strong need for precise and sensitive tools for early diagnose and control a natural course of metabolic disturbances. In this article traditional and modern methods of visualizing metabolic processes with their signs and symptoms in physiologic and pathologic conditions are briefly discussed. Ultrasonography, radiology, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, single-photon emission computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and other techniques with their modalities are used in experimental medicine and, in large extend in clinical practice. With these methods not only body composition or ectopic fat accumulation may be recognize. Also β-cell function, vessel reconstruction and visualization, cardiac function, atherosclerotic plaques distribution, their structure and even estimation of risk of rupture can be made. Many fundamental questions regarding the etiology and natural course of the metabolic disorders are still unanswered. New technologies may be helpful for better understanding of their nature and impact on cardiovascular diseases – currently the greatest cause of mortality.
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Jarosław Kozakowski
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