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June 1, 1989Radiology226 citations

Intracranial Circulation Evaluation Using Three-Dimensional MR Angiography

Intracranial circulation: preliminary clinical results with three-dimensional (volume) MR angiography.

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TMThomas J. MasarykMMMichael T. ModicJRJeffrey S. Ross

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Overview

Randomized trial assesses imaging technique's efficacy in detecting cerebrovascular issues, highlighting its diagnostic utility.

Key Points

  • The study evaluates the effectiveness of a three-dimensional MR angiography technique for assessing intracranial circulation in patients with potential cerebrovascular disease.
  • Eighteen control patients and 40 patients with suspected cerebrovascular disease were imaged.
  • A FISP sequence was utilized with specific parameters including a repetition time of 50 msec and echo time of 15 msec.
  • Images were analyzed for diagnostic utility, with specific attention to aneurysms and occlusive disease.
  • 94% of images in the control group were deemed useful for diagnosis.
  • 72% of images in the cerebrovascular disease group were considered diagnostic.
  • The technique is particularly effective for evaluating patent aneurysms and significant vessel occlusions, despite some limitations.

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Masaryk et al. (1989) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2060a0d58525a390e72ea2https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.171.3.2717754
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