Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Fink, C; Henzler, T; Shirinova, A; Apfaltrer, P; Wasser, K.
Thoracic magnetic resonance imaging: pulmonary thromboembolism.
J Thorac Imaging. 2013; 28(3): 171-177.
Doi: 10.1097/RTI.0b013e31828d40ee
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- Ongoing technical developments have substantially improved the potential of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the assessment of the pulmonary circulation. These developments includes improved magnet and hardware design, new k-space sampling techniques (ie, parallel imaging), and alternative contrast materials. With these techniques, not only can pulmonary vessels be visualized by MR angiography with high spatial resolution but also the perfusion of the lungs and its changes in relation to pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) can be assessed. Considering venous thromboembolism as a systemic disease, MR venography might be added for the diagnosis of underlying deep venous thrombosis. A unique advantage of MRI over other imaging tests is its potential to evaluate changes in cardiac function as a result of obstruction of the pulmonary circulation, which may have a significant impact on patient monitoring and treatment. Finally, MRI does not involve radiation, which is advantageous, especially in young patients. Over the years, a number of studies have shown promising results not only for MR angiography but also for MRI of lung perfusion and for MR venography. This review article summarizes and discusses the current evidence on pulmonary MRI for patients with suspected PE.
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- pulmonary thromboembolism
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