Cited 13 times since 2003 (0.6 per year) source: EuropePMC Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Volume 5, Issue 2, 1 1 2003, Pages 365-386 Coronary magnetic resonance angiography: technical developments and clinical applications. Dirksen MS, Lamb HJ, Doornbos J, Bax JJ, Jukema JW, de Roos A
Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is a promising method for noninvasive coronary artery imaging. The interesting features of coronary MRA are its non-invasive nature, the absence of ionizing radiation, and the possibility of imaging the coronary arteries without exogenous contrast. Moreover, three-dimensional volume information and tomographic image planes in any direction can be obtained. The current review presents an overview of the recent technical developments of coronary MRA and the potential clinical applications. New MR techniques, such as parallel image acquisition, spiral imaging, steady-state free precession and the introduction of blood pool contrast agents may result in more efficient data acquisition. After implementation of these fast techniques, coronary MRA may be integrated in a comprehensive cardiac exam.
