Magnetic resonance angiography of abdominal vessels at 3 T

Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) has evolved significantly since first described in the early 1990s. Unrivaled image quality and freedom from artifacts has made it a reliable and widely utilized technique. Imaging at 3 T offers the potential for higher resolutions images with better temporal res...

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Published in:Topics in magnetic resonance imaging 2010-06, Vol.21 (3), p.189-197
Main Authors: Meaney, James F M, Fagan, Andrew J, Beddy, Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen - blood supply
Contrast Media
Female
Humans
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Magnetic Resonance Angiography - methods
Male
Radiation Effects
Radiographic Image Enhancement
Risk Assessment
Sensitivity and Specificity
Whole Body Imaging - adverse effects
Whole Body Imaging - methods
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Summary:Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) has evolved significantly since first described in the early 1990s. Unrivaled image quality and freedom from artifacts has made it a reliable and widely utilized technique. Imaging at 3 T offers the potential for higher resolutions images with better temporal resolution compared to 1.5 T. This article will review the technique and contrast agents required to perform MRA at 3 T and the relevant clinical applications. We also discuss non-contrast enhanced MRA in the era of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and future prospect for MRA at 3 T.
ISSN:0899-3459
1536-1004
DOI:10.1097/RMR.0b013e318228ca49