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.

Completely revised edition Diverse clinical applications (advantages and limitations) are discussed Presentation of a large number of typical MR angiograms Of great value to radiologists, angiologists, vascular surgeons, neurosurgeons, and other physicians involved in vascular imaging Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
1 The Vascular System: Normal and Pathologic Anatomy and Hemodynamic Principles.- 2 Definition of Magnetic Resonance Angiography.- Principles and Technical Considerations of MR Angiography.- 3 Basic Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance for Medical Imaging.- 4 K-Space and Resolution.- 5 Flow-Dependent Acquisition Techniques.- 6 Flow-Independent Acquisition Techniques.- 7 Spatial Versus Temporal Resolution in Contrast-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Angiography.- 8 Contrast Media in Magnetic Resonance Angiography.- 9 Image Display Techniques.- 10 Quantification of Blood Flow.- 11 Hardware Configurations.- 12 Artifacts and Limitations.- Clinical Applications of MR Angiography.- 13 Intracranial Vessels.- 14 Carotid and Vertebral Arteries.- 15 The Thoracic Aorta.- 16 The Coronary Arteries.- 17 Pulmonary Vessels.- 18 Abdominal Aorta and Its Branches.- 19 Arteries of the Extremities.- 20 Large Veins of the Body and Extremities.- 21 The Splenoportal Venous System.- 22 Guidance of Intravascular Therapeutic Procedures: Current Status and Future Prospects.- 23 Intravascular Implants: Savety and Artifacts.- List of Contributors.