The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of comprehensive magnetic
resonance (MR) assessment of pulmonary perfusion and ventilation in patients. Both oxygen …

Perfusion magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a promising new method for detection of
perfusion defects in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. In the present study we evaluated …

The present study assesses the detectability of perfusion defect and the influence of
breathhold on pulmonary magnetic resonance (MR) perfusion imaging using contrast …

Lung ventilation imaging using inhaled oxygen as a contrast medium was performed using
both a 0.2 and a 1.5 T clinical magnetic resonance (MR) scanner in eight volunteers. Signal …

Recent advances in magnetic resonance pulmonary perfusion imaging are reviewed,
focusing on magnetic resonance perfusion imaging using gadolinium contrasts agents or …

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to show the feasibility of oxygen-enhanced MR
ventilation imaging in a clinical setting with correlation to standard pulmonary function tests …

We have recently demonstrated a non-invasive technique to visualize pulmonary ventilation
in humans with inhalation of molecular oxygen as a paramagnetic contrast agent. In the …

A close interaction between the respiratory pump, pulmonary parenchyma and blood
circulation is essential for a normal lung function. Many pulmonary diseases present …

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the capability of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to assess
alteration in regional pulmonary ventilation and perfusion with animal models of airway …

Oxygen-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) ventilation imaging is a new technique, and
the full extent of its physiologic significance has not been elucidated. This review article …