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Catheter visualization using locally induced, actively controlled field inhomogeneities.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9256105     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
A new technique for visualization of interventional devices using MR is presented. A prototype catheter was equipped with a thin copper wire loop, leading from the proximal end to the tip and back. A small current (10-150 mA) through these two parts of a wire induces a local magnetic field along the catheter. Introduction of this catheter into the main magnetic field of the MR imager locally disturbs the homogeneity of the magnetic field. Image locations within the locally induced fields appear dark due to signal loss, and the extent of this effect can be varied during the procedure by simply adjusting the current. Different dedicated wire configurations allow visualization of the catheter in its whole length or in parts, i.e., with markers for balloons. Fast gradient echo sequences that provide a bright signal from inflowing blood are used for rapid imaging.
Authors:
A Glowinski; G Adam; A Bücker; J Neuerburg; J J van Vaals; R W Günther
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Magnetic resonance in medicine : official journal of the Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine / Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine     Volume:  38     ISSN:  0740-3194     ISO Abbreviation:  Magn Reson Med     Publication Date:  1997 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-09-24     Completed Date:  1997-09-24     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8505245     Medline TA:  Magn Reson Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  253-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Clinic for Diagnostic Radiology, University of Technology Aachen, Germany.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Catheterization* / instrumentation
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / instrumentation,  methods*
Phantoms, Imaging
Swine

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