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Clinical evaluation of aortic diseases using nonenhanced MRA with ECG‐triggered 3D half‐Fourier FSE
Author(s) -
Urata Joji,
Miyazaki Mitsue,
Wada Hirofumi,
Nakaura Takeshi,
Yamashita Yasuyuki,
Takahashi Mutsumasa
Publication year - 2001
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.1160
Subject(s) - medicine , radiology
The efficacy of the nonenhanced magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) technique known as fresh‐blood imaging (FBI), using electrocardiograph (ECG)‐triggered 3D half‐Fourier fast spin‐echo (FSE), was evaluated for the detection and characterization of aortic diseases. Seventy‐five consecutive patients with aortic disease underwent the FBI examination on a 1.5‐T clinical imager. The results showed that the FBI technique permits clear visualization of aortic diseases, and the vessel branches and their relationship, which provides valuable information. Therefore, the nonenhanced FBI technique is appropriate to use for screening purposes. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2001;14:113–120. © 2001 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.