Magnetic resonance applications in atherosclerotic vascular disease

Magnetic resonance imaging of the cardiovascular system offers great promise in the detection and characterization of the anatomic, physiologic, and biochemical consequences of atherosclerosis. This review will focus on the potential applications of MRI for evaluating atherosclerosis of the abdomina...

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Published in:	Cardiovascular and interventional radiology Vol. 8; no. 5-6; pp. 342 - 350
Main Authors:	Wesbey, G E, Higgins, C B, Hale, J D, Valk, P E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1986
Subjects:	Aorta, Abdominal - pathology Aortic Diseases - diagnosis Arteriosclerosis - diagnosis Femoral Artery - pathology Humans Iliac Artery - pathology Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Summary:	Magnetic resonance imaging of the cardiovascular system offers great promise in the detection and characterization of the anatomic, physiologic, and biochemical consequences of atherosclerosis. This review will focus on the potential applications of MRI for evaluating atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta and iliofemoral vessels.
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ISSN:	0174-1551 1432-086X
DOI:	10.1007/BF02552371