title: Magnetic resonance angiography of abdominal vessels at 3 T.
abstract: Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) has evolved significantly since first described in the early 1990s. Unrivaled image quality and freedom from artifacts has made it a reliable and widely utilized technique. Imaging at 3 T offers the potential for higher resolutions images with better temporal resolution compared to 1.5 T. This article will review the technique and contrast agents required to perform MRA at 3 T and the relevant clinical applications. We also discuss non-contrast enhanced MRA in the era of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and future prospect for MRA at 3 T.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. jmeaney@meaneys.com
authors.forename: James F M
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Meaney
authors.forename: Andrew J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Fagan
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Beddy
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000098:blood supply*; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011830:Radiation Effects; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D051598:Whole Body Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media