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Semin intervent Radiol 1999; 16(1): 31-37
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1082187
Copyright © 1999 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Interventional Magnetic Resonance Angiography

Gerhard Adam, Arno Bücker, Arndt Glowinski, Jörg Neuerburg, Glaus Nolte-Ernsting, Joop J. van Vaals* , Rolf W. Günther
  • Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Technology Aachen, Aachen, Germany
  • *Philips Medical Systems, Best, The Netherlands
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05 September 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Interventional magnetic resonance (MRI) is one of the fastest developing fields of MR scanning. Because of the many advantages of MR compared with conventional angiography, MR-guided intravascular angiography appears to be a promising and an attractive alternative. This article discusses the most recent developments in this field: Passive visualization techniques, such as catheter visualization using susceptibilitybased catheters and field-inhomogeneity catheters, and active catheter imaging techniques such as tip-tracking and MR profiling. In addition, the principles of endovascular MR are briefly presented. The current experience with intravascular MR, mostly acquired in vitro and in vivo in animal experiments, are reviewed. Finally, future applications and indications for intravascular MR are critically discussed.

Keywords:

Catheters - interventional - magnetic resonance imaging - intravascular procedures

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