In this second, completey revised edition, internationally acknowledged experts discuss the principles and technical aspects of MR angiography, its diverse clinical applications, and its advantages and limitations. A large number of typical MR angiograms are presented, suitable protocols are described, and comparison is made with other vascular imaging techniques.

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In this completely revised second edition, internationally acknowledged experts discuss the principles and technical aspects of MR angiography, its diverse clinical applications, and its advantages and limitations. A large number of typical MR angiograms are presented, suitable protocols are described, and comparison is made with other vascular imaging techniques. Chapters focus on image display techniques, blood flow quantification, hardware configurations, and the limitations and artifacts of MR angiography. Suitable examination protocols for different vascular regions and lesions are described to facilitate correct application of the technique. Systematic comparison is made with other vascular imaging techniques.

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The Vascular System: Topographic Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology of Blood Flow I.P. ARLART and C. DIEHM; Definition of MR Angiography I.P. ARLART and G.M. BONGARTZ; PRINCIPLES AND TECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF MR ANGIOGRAPHY: Basic Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging G.M. BONGARTZ and H. BOSMANS; K-Space and Resolution M. BOCK; Flow-Dependent Acquistion Techniques H. BOSMANS and R. HAUSMANN; Flow-Independent Acquisition Techniques G.M. BONGARTZ, H. BOSMANS, and G. MARCHAL; Spatial Versus Temporal Resolution H. BOSMANS and G. MARCHAL; Contrast Media in MR Angiography G.M. BONGARTZ; Image Display Techniques J.VAN CLEYNENBREUGEL and G. LAUB; Quantification of Blood Flow J.F. DEBATIN; Hardware Configurations K. SCHEFFLER; Artifacts and Limitations P. REISER and R. VOSSHENRICH; CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF MR ANGIOGRAPHY: Intracranial Vessels G. MARCHAL, G. WILMS, and H. BOSMANS; The Carotid and Vertebral Arteries S. WETZEL and G.M. BONGARTZ; The Thoracic Aorta S. DYMARKOWSKI and J. BOGAERT; The Coronary Arteries A.J. DUERINCKX; The Pulmonary Vessels S. SONNET and G.M. BONGARTZ; The Abdominal Aorta and Its Branches I.P. ARLART and A. GERLACH; Arteries of the Extremities M. BOOS; Veins of the Body and the Extremities A. GERLACH, I.P. ARLART, and G.P. KRESTIN; The Splenoportal Venous System J. GAA; Guidance of Intravascular Therapeutic Procedures: Current Status and Future L.E. LADD and J.F. DEBATIN; Intravascular Implants: Safety and Artifacts P.R. HILFIKER and J.F. DEBATIN; Subject Index; List of Contributors