Indirect angiography following intravenous bolus injection of iodinated contrast media entered clinical practice as an alternative less-invasive method to direct (arterial) angiography when digital substraction X-ray techniques became available.
Because of its technical shortcomings, IVDSA was later replaced by CT angiography as another less-invasive modality for vascular imaging. The introduction of multislice CT scanners and rapid progress in electronic image reconstruction allowed CT angiography to become the actually well-known, highly performing, and reliable radiological modality.
MR angiography offers better patient safety than CT angiography because of the absence of ionizing irradiation. As compared with ultrasound vascular imaging, it offers and superior accuracy as well as better contrast resolution.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest technological advances in MR angiography, including up to date image acquisition techniques as well as optimal sequences. Special attention is given to fl ow-based angiography, optimal and safe use of MR contrast media, rapid and reliable image procession, as well as to the correct interpretation of common artifacts.
The main section of this book is devoted to the current clinical applications of MR angiography in the different body organs and anatomic regions as well as to the important role of this method in the managing of transplant patients. The book is exquisitely illustrated with multiple high-quality demonstrative cases and as always presented in technically impeccable printing and lay out The editors are internationally well known for their superior and longstanding knowledge in MR angiography and image procession. They are supported by a group of distinguished collaborating authors, who are also experts in the field. It is highly recommended to general and organ specialized radiologists as a most welcome update of their knowledge and as a practical guide in their daily practice. This book may help practicing radiologists in making the best use of this exciting methodology, and encourage referring physicians to include MRA in the diagnostic work-up of their patients.
Contents
Image Acquisition Technique and Sequences
1 Flow-Based MRA
2 MR Angiography Contrast Agents
3 Image Acquisition Technique and Sequences Contrast-Enhanced MRA
4 Artifacts in MR-Angiography
5 Image Processing
Clinical Applications
6 Radiologic Vascular Anatomy
7 Neck Vessels
8 Thoracic Aorta and Pulmonary Vessels
9 Heart and Coronary Arteries
10 Abdominal Aorta and Renal Arteries
11 Peripheral Vessels
Special Topics: Transplants
12 MRA in Liver and in Orthotopic Liver Transplants
13 MRA in Transplanted Pancreas and Kidneys
Subject Index
List of Contributors
Because of its technical shortcomings, IVDSA was later replaced by CT angiography as another less-invasive modality for vascular imaging. The introduction of multislice CT scanners and rapid progress in electronic image reconstruction allowed CT angiography to become the actually well-known, highly performing, and reliable radiological modality.
MR angiography offers better patient safety than CT angiography because of the absence of ionizing irradiation. As compared with ultrasound vascular imaging, it offers and superior accuracy as well as better contrast resolution.
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the latest technological advances in MR angiography, including up to date image acquisition techniques as well as optimal sequences. Special attention is given to fl ow-based angiography, optimal and safe use of MR contrast media, rapid and reliable image procession, as well as to the correct interpretation of common artifacts.
The main section of this book is devoted to the current clinical applications of MR angiography in the different body organs and anatomic regions as well as to the important role of this method in the managing of transplant patients. The book is exquisitely illustrated with multiple high-quality demonstrative cases and as always presented in technically impeccable printing and lay out The editors are internationally well known for their superior and longstanding knowledge in MR angiography and image procession. They are supported by a group of distinguished collaborating authors, who are also experts in the field. It is highly recommended to general and organ specialized radiologists as a most welcome update of their knowledge and as a practical guide in their daily practice. This book may help practicing radiologists in making the best use of this exciting methodology, and encourage referring physicians to include MRA in the diagnostic work-up of their patients.
Contents Image Acquisition Technique and Sequences
1 Flow-Based MRA
2 MR Angiography Contrast Agents
3 Image Acquisition Technique and Sequences Contrast-Enhanced MRA
4 Artifacts in MR-Angiography
5 Image Processing
Clinical Applications
6 Radiologic Vascular Anatomy
7 Neck Vessels
8 Thoracic Aorta and Pulmonary Vessels
9 Heart and Coronary Arteries
10 Abdominal Aorta and Renal Arteries
11 Peripheral Vessels
Special Topics: Transplants
12 MRA in Liver and in Orthotopic Liver Transplants
13 MRA in Transplanted Pancreas and Kidneys
Subject Index
List of Contributors
Product Details
- Hardcover: 178 pages
- Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 3, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3540797165
- ISBN-13: 978-3540797166
- Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches