The criteria for plaque component identification by multicontrast MRI
| Lipid Core | Fibrous Cap | Calcification | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Isointense/hyperintense | Isointense | Hypointense |
| T2 | Isointense/hypointense | Isointense/hyperintense | Hypointense |
| PD | Isointense/hypointense | Isointense/hyperintense | Hypointense |
| STIR | Hypointense | Hyperintense | Hypointense |