MR imaging of recent non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage: early experience at 3 T.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using 3.0 T scanners in the clinical environment is in its infancy and is only available at a limited number of sites worldwide. There is great interest amongst radiologists about the perceived benefits of clinical imaging at 3.0 T; however, it remains to be seen whether the theoretical advantages will bring real gains. MRI in patients with non-traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is difficult, yet, these patients benefit from non-invasive angiography. Conventional catheter angiography (CCA) remains the reference standard for excluding/confirming the presence of intracranial vascular abnormalities, but MR angiography at 3.0 T may offer opportunities for significant changes in patient management. We present our experiences of using 3.0 T MR angiography in 27 patients with acute or early subacute ICH.
Academic Unit of Radiology, Floor C, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK. p.griffiths@sheffield.ac.uk
Paul D
PD
Griffiths
Iain D
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Wilkinson
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D003287:Contrast Media; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020300:Intracranial Hemorrhages / Q000175:diagnosis*; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009942:Organometallic Compounds
D003287:Contrast Media; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; C090600:gadobutrol