Clinical Magnetic Resonance Angiography

Written in clear, straightforward language and featuring numerous clinical examples, this volume is the most practical and comprehensive text on diagnostic magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). The book provides a fundamental review of image acquisition mechanics, plus ready-to-use techniques for real-world applications.Site-specific imaging protocols for intracranial, carotid, abdominal, coronary, and lower extremity MRA offer guidance on optimizing image generation and interpretation. Special emphasis is on techniques for documenting stroke, intracranial aneurysms and vascular malformations, aortic and extremity occlusive vascular disease, and intracranial venous thrombosis. Thoracic MRA, porto-splenic venography, and systemic abdominal and pelvic venography are also fully detailed. Throughout the book are comparative analyses of the diagnostic utility of MRA, conventional angiography, and ultrasonography in various clinical situations.