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RadioGraphics, Vol 14, 1377-1387, Copyright © 1994 by Radiological Society of North America

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Steps in the evolution of extracranial time-of-flight MR angiography

EB Marianacci, GG Hartnell, BL Buff, JR Moore and JP Finn
Department of Radiological Sciences, Deaconess Hospital, Boston, Mass.

Magnetic resonance (MR) angiography is not a set technique but is constantly evolving. This article illustrates changes in image quality in extracranial MR angiography that have been achieved over the past few years by the introduction of several technical developments. Images from patients examined at intervals of 12 months or more demonstrate the improvements in image quality that have resulted from these technical changes. These include bandwidth optimization for operation at 1.0 T and changes in flip angle section thickness, repetition time, and echo time. Improved image quality was assessed with objective measures of contrast-to-noise and signal-to-noise ratios. The cases illustrated show the use of MR angiography to evaluate the portal or systemic veins in patients being evaluated for liver transplantation, venous occlusion, and other venous disease. Improvements in image quality are subjectively apparent and emphasize the importance of keeping pace with technical improvements in MR angiography.




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