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Dynamic four-dimensional MR angiography of the chest and abdomen.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19364601     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Time-resolved (four-dimensional) contrast-enhanced MR angiography (CE-MRA) circumvents many of the adverse effects and limitations of conventional x-ray digital subtraction angiography. Four-dimensional CE-MRA uses improvements in gradient hardware, pulse sequences, or computational power to reduce scan times to seconds or less, allowing rapid sequential acquisitions within a single breath hold. These techniques eliminate the need for contrast bolus timing, ensure acquisition of the peak vascular phase of interest, and provide information on the dynamics of contrast arrival and hemodynamic consequences of complex vascular pathologies. This article reviews the techniques used to perform four-dimensional CE-MRA and provides an overview of how to use these techniques in CE-MRA of the chest and abdomen.
Authors:
Michael Griffin; Thomas M Grist; Christopher J François
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America     Volume:  17     ISSN:  1557-9786     ISO Abbreviation:  Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am     Publication Date:  2009 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-04-14     Completed Date:  2009-08-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9422762     Medline TA:  Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  77-90     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abdomen / blood supply*
Algorithms
Contrast Media
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
Thoracic Diseases / diagnosis*
Thorax / blood supply*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media

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