Progress in atherosclerotic plaque imaging

Figure 12 Cost-effectiveness of diagnostic imaging modalities for atherosclerotic plaque characterization. The range of sensitivity is used for accuracy quantification. Echocardiography is the cost comparator where costs of other modalities are a ratio of x-fold higher costs. Indicated intravascular imaging costs add-up catheterization costs (costs are unit operating costs, not charges). CE-US: Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography; CE-CT: Contrast-enhanced computed tomography; CE-MRI: Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging; CT: Computed tomography; US: Ultrasound; SPECT: Single photon emission computed tomography; MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; OCT: Optical coherence tomography; IVUS: Intravascular ultrasound; IVMRI: Intravascular magnetic resonance imaging.