MR imaging is a reliable tool for depicting the thoracic aorta, utilizing various pulse sequences to provide essential structural and functional information.
May inform noninvasive thoracic aortic protocols; leaves open comparative trials versus CT and echo.
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a reliable tool for the depiction of the thoracic aorta. By combining traditional T1-weighted spin echo pulse sequences with newer MR angiography techniques, MR imaging can provide both the structural and functional information necessary to manage most thoracic aortic abnormalities. This article reviews the various MR pulse sequences germane to aortography, highlighting their technical considerations and clinical applications. Newer MR techniques for vascular imaging are also introduced.
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