The role of magnetic resonance angiography in peripheral artery disease

Zaid H Said; Stamatios Lerakis

doi:10.1016/j.coph.2018.05.008

The role of magnetic resonance angiography in peripheral artery disease

Curr Opin Pharmacol. 2018 Apr:39:129-133. doi: 10.1016/j.coph.2018.05.008. Epub 2018 May 31.

Authors

Zaid H Said¹, Stamatios Lerakis²

Affiliations

¹ Emory University, Atlanta GA, United States.
² Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory School of Medicine, Atlanta GA, United States.

PMID: 29860155
DOI: 10.1016/j.coph.2018.05.008

Abstract

Magnetic resonance angiography is an important diagnostic modality in the evaluation of peripheral artery disease. It has gained popularity within the last two decades. It is accurate, non-invasive, and avoids exposure to ionizing radiation. We are reviewing the clinical applications technique and safety issues related to this valuable tool.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
Gadolinium / administration & dosage*
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Magnetic Resonance Angiography*
Organometallic Compounds / administration & dosage*
Peripheral Arterial Disease / diagnosis*

Substances

Contrast Media
Organometallic Compounds
Gadolinium