The effects of apnea on timing examinations for optimization of gadolinium-enhanced MRA of the thoracic aorta and arch vessels.
Krinsky G, Kaminer E, Lee V, Rofsky N, Weinreb J. The effects of apnea on timing examinations for optimization of gadolinium-enhanced MRA of the thoracic aorta and arch vessels. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 1998, 22: 677-81. PMID: 9754096, DOI: 10.1097/00004728-199809000-00001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEffects of apneaThoracic aortaGadolinium-enhanced 3D MR angiographyMR angiographyFree breathingArch vesselsTiming examinationGadolinium-enhanced MR angiographyProximal neckIndividual patientsArterial enhancementApneaBranch vesselsGadolinium contrast agentCirculation timePatientsVenous enhancementRespiratory patternLow dosesBreathingAortaAxial imagesMR angiogramsSignificant differencesExamination