Publication

Advances in vascular echoplanar imaging

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 1, 1995

Units
PubMed

Citation
Debatin J, Leung D, Wildermuth S, Holtz D, McKinnon G. Advances in vascular echoplanar imaging. Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 1995; 18:277-87.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 1995; 18
Publication Date
Sep 1, 1995
Issn Print
0174-1551
Pages
277-87
Brief description/objective

Magnetic resonance (MR) angiography is emerging as an increasingly useful tool for the noninvasive evaluation of the cardiovascular system. Ultrafast echoplanar imaging (EPI) data acquisition strategies are becoming more widely available. When applied to MR angiography, the associated reduction in data collection time allows breathheld acquisitions of entire vascular territories, as well as the exploitation of short-lived flow-enhancing measures. This paper describes technical aspects of EPI, its implementation into vascular imaging sequences, and associated artifacts. This is followed by a discussion of potential EPI MRA applications in the carotid and renal arteries, the portal venous system, and arteries and veins of the lower leg.