MR angiography of the chest.
Using the described strategies all relevant disease processes of the thoracic vessels can be fully depicted using contrast-enhanced three-dimensional MRA. The aorta and the major neck and arm vessels are well visualized. Vascular pathologies, such as aneurysms, dissections, and occlusions, are readily recognized. With the implementation of high-performance gradients, three-dimensional MRA of the pulmonary vasculature has become possible even in dyspneic patients. Congenital lesions, such as coarctations, are particularly well suited for analysis with these techniques.
Vogt
Florian M
FM
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122 Essen, Germany. florian.vogt@uni-essen.de
Goyen
Mathias
M
Debatin
Jörg F
JF
D001011:Aorta / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000473:pathology*; D013909:Thorax / Q000098:blood supply*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
D003287:Contrast Media; D005682:Gadolinium