Noncontrast magnetic resonance angiography: concepts and clinical applications

Ruth P Lim; Ioannis Koktzoglou

doi:10.1016/j.rcl.2014.12.003

Noncontrast magnetic resonance angiography: concepts and clinical applications

Radiol Clin North Am. 2015 May;53(3):457-76. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2014.12.003.

Authors

Ruth P Lim¹, Ioannis Koktzoglou²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, Austin Health, 145 Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria 3084, Australia; Departments of Radiology and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia. Electronic address: ruthplim74@gmail.com.
² Department of Radiology, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Walgreen Jr. Building, G507, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, USA; Department of Radiology, The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA.

PMID: 25953284
DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2014.12.003

Abstract

Many noncontrast magnetic resonance angiography techniques have recently been developed in response to concerns about gadolinium in patients with renal impairment. This article describes the theory behind established and recently described techniques and how and where they can be performed in clinical practice.

Keywords: Arterial spin labeling; Balanced steady-state free precession; Fast spin echo; MR angiography; Nephrogenic systemic fibrosis; Noncontrast; Phase contrast; Time of flight.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
Regional Blood Flow