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MRI for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism
Author(s) -
van Beek Edwin J.R.,
Wild Jim M.,
Fink Christian,
Moody Alan R.,
Kauczor HansUlrich,
Oudkerk Matthijs
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/jmri.10421
Subject(s) - medicine , pulmonary embolism , radiology , magnetic resonance imaging , thrombus , angiography , magnetic resonance angiography , pulmonary angiography , perfusion scanning , medical imaging , perfusion , surgery
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is one of the most frequently encountered clinical emergencies. The diagnosis often involves multiple diagnostic tests, which need to be carried out rapidly to assist in the safe management of the patient. Recent strides in computed tomography (CT) have made big improvements in patient management and efficiency of diagnostic imaging. This review article describes the developments in magnetic resonance (MR) techniques for the diagnosis of acute PE. Techniques include MR angiography (MRA) and thrombus imaging for direct clot visualization, perfusion MR, and combined perfusion‐ventilation MR. As will be demonstrated, some of these techniques are now entering the clinical arena, and it is anticipated that MR imaging (MRI) will have an increasing role in the initial diagnosis and follow‐up of patients with acute PE. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2003;18:627–640. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.