Magnetic resonance angiography of the peripheral arteries.
MR angiography techniques have recently been applied to evaluation of peripheral vascular disease, both phase-contrast and time-of-flight techniques have been used. Preliminary clinical experience has shown promise in identification of angioplasty candidates, preoperative evaluation in iliofemoral occlusive disease, and identification of tibial run-off vessels.
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Department of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts, USA.
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods