Contrast-enhanced MR angiography.
Gadolinium-enhanced MRA in the abdomen provides a safe, fast, and cost-efficient alternative to conventional diagnostic angiography. Numerous recent advances allow for high-resolution breath-hold imaging with optimal arterial-phase gadolinium bolus timing. As the technique is refined further, greater spatial and temporal resolution will become possible, thus increasing the usefulness of Gd-MRA.
Maki
J H
JH
Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0030, USA.
Chenevert
T L
TL
Prince
M R
MR
D000005:Abdomen / Q000098:blood supply*; D000792:Angiography; D016477:Artifacts; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods; D012119:Respiration; D012449:Safety; D013997:Time Factors
D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA