MR Imaging of the Mesenteric Vasculature

Aug 15, 2020 by in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on MR Imaging of the Mesenteric Vasculature

MR angiography is a flexible imaging technique enabling morphologic assessment of mesenteric arterial and venous vasculature. Conventional gadolinium-based contrast media and ferumoxytol are used as contrast agents. Ferumoxytol, an intravenous…

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Preoperative Planning for Structural Heart Disease

Aug 15, 2020 by in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Preoperative Planning for Structural Heart Disease

Preoperative assessment with computed tomography (CT) is critical before transcatheter interventions for structural heart disease. CT provides information for device selection, device sizing, and vascular access approach. The interpreting radiologist…

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Imaging of Vascular Malformations

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Recent advances in imaging have allowed a better understanding of imaging features and classification of vascular anomalies. This article focuses on imaging of vascular malformations; describes the updated classification system…

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Recent Innovations in Renal Vascular Imaging

Aug 15, 2020 by in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Recent Innovations in Renal Vascular Imaging

Noninvasive imaging of the vascular renal system is a common request in diagnostic radiology. Typical indications include suspected renovascular hypertension, vasculitis, neoplasm, vascular malformation, and structural diseases of the kidney….

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Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography

Aug 15, 2020 by in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography

Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance lymphangiography is a novel technique to image central conducting lymphatics. It is performed by injecting contrast into groin lymph nodes and following passage of contrast through…

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Updates in Vascular Computed Tomography

Aug 15, 2020 by in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Updates in Vascular Computed Tomography

Computed tomography angiography (CTA) has become a mainstay for the imaging of vascular diseases, because of high accuracy, availability, and rapid turnaround time. High-quality CTA images can now be routinely…

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Imaging Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Aug 15, 2020 by in GENERAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Imaging Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

High-quality aortic imaging plays a central role in the management of patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm. Computed tomography angiography and magnetic resonance angiography are the most commonly used techniques for…

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