MR imaging of flow using the steady state selective saturation method.
The steady state selective saturation method is a fast and efficient technique to study flow with magnetic resonance imaging. The pulse sequence used generates no signal from stationary matter and simultaneously optimizes signal flowing into a predetermined volume. The method can be used to generate three-dimensional angiography in less than 5 min. Other modifications allow the quantitative measurement of flow velocities and distinction of veins and arteries according to the direction of flow.
Hennig
J
J
Zentrum Radiologie, University of Freiburg, F.R.G.
Mueri
M
M
Friedburg
H
H
Brunner
P
P
D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D005583:Fourier Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology