Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) has emerged as one of the leading noninvasive
modalities used to image the carotid artery. The core of MRA is its ability to portray blood …

Objective To compare different techniques for carotid imaging including contrast-enhanced,
unenhanced and dynamic techniques to find an alternative to contrast-enhanced MRA …

Objectives: To discuss the role of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) in the evaluation
of the extracranial carotid system with an emphasis on atherosclerosis and to briefly address …

Magnetic resonance angiography is now a technique commonly used in neurologic practice.
We give a brief overview of the biophysical principles of this technique. Recent refinements …

PURPOSE: To assess the cost-effectiveness of noninvasive imaging strategies in patients
who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke and are suspected of having …

Before covering the basics a question is to be answered as to why one should use contrast-
enhanced MR angiography as compared to other imaging modalities or even other MR …

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Since 1996, several preliminary studies have shown the
usefulness of contrast material–enhanced MR angiography for imaging supraaortic vessels …

CONTRAST-ENHANCED MR ANGIOGRAPHY (CE MRA) IN THE STUDY OF THE
CAROTID STENOSIS : COMPARISON WITH DIGITAL SUBTRACTION ANGIOGRAPHY …

A properly functioning central nervous system necessitates a reliable blood supply. Indeed,
although the brain merely represents 2% of the total body weight on average, it consumes …

Purpose: To compare the accuracy of three different magnetic resonance angiography
(MRA) techniques for studying steno-occlusive disease of carotid arteries. Methods: 64 …