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Pulmonary MR angiography techniques and applications.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19364603     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article discusses the role of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in evaluating the pulmonary arterial system. For depiction of pulmonary arterial anatomy and morphology, MRA techniques are compared with CT angiography and digital subtraction x-ray angiography. Perfusion, flow, and function are emphasized, as the integrated MR examination offers a comprehensive assessment of vascular morphology and function. Advances in MR technology that improve spatial and temporal resolution and compensate for potential artifacts are reviewed as they pertain to pulmonary MRA. Current and emerging gadolinium contrast-enhanced and non-contrast-enhanced MRA techniques are discussed. The role of pulmonary MRA, clinical protocols, imaging findings, and interpretation pitfalls are reviewed for clinical indications.
Authors:
Elizabeth M Hecht; Andrew Rosenkrantz
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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:  101-31     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, New York University School of Medicine, 560 First Avenue, TCH-HW202, New York, NY 10016, USA. elizabeth.hecht@nyumc.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Contrast Media
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / methods
Lung Diseases / diagnosis*
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
Pulmonary Circulation*
Chemical
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0/Contrast Media

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