Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and PET/CT: From Molecular Mechanisms to Potential Molecular Imaging Targets

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is the most common and critical disease. Bleeding serious complication from a ruptured AAA, which often results in death. Therefore, early diagnosis treatment are only effective means to reduce AAA associated mortality. Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) combines functional anatomical imaging. The expanded application of PET/CT medical field could have benefits for patients with AAA. This review explores efficiency based on our understanding underlying molecular mechanisms development.