Can An MRI Distinguish Between Calcium INSIDE A Cell and OUTSIDE A Cell?
So, we now move on to the detail of this page — a report that should revolutionize the entire world of cardiology and heart health. The startling fact is that the “plaque” so many people worry about is NOT what their doctors have been telling them it is. The image on the left is a typical MRI device. Since many people learn about “plaque” because they have had some sort of examination, let’s explore one of the most common methods of examination — the use of MRI. MRI stands for “Magnetic Resonance Imaging. I have written a rather detailed article about various examination procedures, including MRI, X-Ray, UltraSound and some others. Click here for that article. This page starts to explore the question of just what details an MRI can “see.” Specifically, the term “plaque” is widely used with a definition that indicates that there is a layer of calcium and cholesterol built up, deposited on the inside of the artery, but NOT inside the individual cells of the artery. The MRI, as well as
