Abstract 9624: Suppressive Effects of Irbesartan on Inflammation and Apoptosis in Atherosclerotic Plaques of Apoe-/- Mice: Molecular Imaging with 14C-FDG and 99mTc-annexin A5

Background: Although irbesartan, an angiotensin II subtype 1 receptor blocker, reportedly can suppress the progression of atherosclerosis, the mechanisms of the therapeutic effects remain unclear. ...