Year: 2009
Type: article
Abstract: Coronary magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is a promising technique for the non-invasive visualization of the coronary anatomy. However, due to the small dimensions and tortuous nature of the coronary arteries, high spatial resolution and volumetric coverage are mandatory. This requirement is critically linked with prolonged scanning times. The use of a high magnetic field strength has several potential advantages since the higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) may support improved spatial resolution and/or shortened scanning times. For these reasons we tested the hypotheses that in vivo human coronary MRA technology is feasible and can be implemented on a commercial 7 Tesla (T) system.
Institutions: Leiden University Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University
Language: English
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,000
OpenAlex ID: W2096838605