Abstract
A volume-targeted contrast agent-enhanced breath-hold coronary magnetic resonance angiographic technique was optimized and evaluated in 16 volunteers. Substantial increases in coronary signal-to-noise ratio, contrast-to-noise ratio, lengths of depiction, and vessel sharpness were observed on enhanced images. The imaging approach with two 20-mL injections of contrast agent covers the left and right coronary arteries in two breath holds and is a promising method for coronary imaging.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 270-277 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Radiology |
Volume | 219 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Coronary vessels, MR, 54.12142, 54.12143
- Magnetic resonance (MR), contrast enhancement, 54.12142, 54.12143
- Magnetic resonance (MR), vascular studies, 54.12142, 54.12143
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging