Arjun Balaji Ashok

Arjun Balaji Ashok

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Academic Career Length

4Years (2023-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 August 2023 in Journal of Vascular Diseases
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ETEric Michael Teichner
Eric Michael Teichner
RSRobert Christopher Subtirelu
Robert Christopher Subtirelu
AAArjun Balaji Ashok
Arjun Balaji Ashok
YSYvonne Su
Yvonne Su
VAVictoria A. Anderson
Victoria A. Anderson
MRMona-Elisabeth Revheim
Mona-Elisabeth Revheim
Cerebrovascular disease (CVD) is a global health concern, and early detection is crucial for effective intervention. This case report presents a 31-year-old male patient with multiple cardiac risk factors who underwent positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) with 18F-sodium fluoride (NaF) and 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) to evaluate for the presence and degree of atherosclerosis in the aorta, carotid arteries, coronary arteries, iliac arteries, and the femoral arteries. Elevated NaF uptake within the bilateral carotid arteries signified substantial ongoing vascular microcalcification. Reduced global brain metabolism and region-specific hypometabolism measured with FDG PET indicated potential cerebrovascular mechanisms that may be influencing neurological function. The findings highlight the potential of emerging PET tracers, such as NaF, to improve the diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic management of CVD. This case emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach as well as continued investigation into CVD pathophysiology using PET-based techniques, which may guide the development of innovative therapeutic strategies.