Figure 1.

MRI proton-density black-blood plaque images of the superficial femoral artery (arrow) in a single matched slice in a placebo-treated patient at baseline (left panel) and 12-month follow-up (right panel). Extensive plaque with a lipid component (low signal) and small lumen is noted. No significant change is seen in the plaque area at 12 months.

MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.