The Role of 3 Tesla MRA in the Detection of Intracranial Aneurysms
Joint Authors
Rountas, Christos D.
Kapsalaki, Eftychia Z.
Fountas, Kostas N.
Source
International Journal of Vascular Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Intracranial aneurysms constitute a common pathological entity, affecting approximately 1–8% of the general population.
Their early detection is essential for their prompt treatment.
Digital subtraction angiography is considered the imaging method of choice.
However, other noninvasive methodologies such as CTA and MRA have been employed in the investigation of patients with suspected aneurysms.
MRA is a noninvasive angiographic modality requiring no radiation exposure.
However, its sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy were initially inadequate.
Several MRA techniques have been developed for overcoming all these drawbacks and for improving its sensitivity.
3D TOF MRA and contrast-enhanced MRA are the most commonly employed techniques.
The introduction of 3 T magnetic field further increased MRA's sensitivity, allowing detection of aneurysms smaller than 3 mm.
The development of newer MRA techniques may provide valuable information regarding the flow characteristics of an aneurysm.
Meticulous knowledge of MRA's limitations and pitfalls is of paramount importance for avoiding any erroneous interpretation of its findings.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kapsalaki, Eftychia Z.& Rountas, Christos D.& Fountas, Kostas N.. 2012. The Role of 3 Tesla MRA in the Detection of Intracranial Aneurysms. International Journal of Vascular Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kapsalaki, Eftychia Z.…[et al.]. The Role of 3 Tesla MRA in the Detection of Intracranial Aneurysms. International Journal of Vascular Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kapsalaki, Eftychia Z.& Rountas, Christos D.& Fountas, Kostas N.. The Role of 3 Tesla MRA in the Detection of Intracranial Aneurysms. International Journal of Vascular Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498522