Contrast enhanced MRA: Do contrast agents with a higher T1 relaxitivity improve the visualization of carotid artery stenoses?

Purpose: CE-MRA is a powerful tool for the non-invasive evaluation of carotid artery occlusive disease. However, due to certain drawbacks, it has not completely replaced DSA. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if Gd-BOPTA, a contrast agent with high T1 relaxivity, can increase the diagnostic...

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Main Authors: Friese, S, Krapf, H, Fetter, M, Vonthein, R, Skalej, M, Küker, W
Format: Journal article
Language:German
Published: 2001