Illuminating the Invisible: Translational Molecular Imaging in Cardiovascular Medicine - PubMed
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- Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality.
- Conventional imaging lacks sensitivity for detecting subclinical molecular changes.
- Molecular imaging enables visualization of disease-specific biological processes like inflammation and metabolic dysregulation.
- Review discusses molecular probes (nanoparticles, antibodies, peptides) for target specificity and clinical use.
- Molecular imaging aids in risk stratification and therapy monitoring in conditions like atherosclerosis and cardiac amyloidosis.
- Integration of AI and multiomics accelerates probe development and target validation.
- Shift toward precision cardiovascular medicine is highlighted.