The diagnostic value of non-contrast enhanced quiescent interval single shot (QISS) magnetic resonance angiography at 3T for lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, in comparison to CT angiography

The high incidence of renal insufficiency in patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease raises the concern for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) with respect to contrast enhanced MRA. The risk of NSF is elimi...

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance - October 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Gang Wu, Jun Yang, Tianjing Zhang, John N. Morelli, Shivraman Giri, Xiaoming Li and Wenlin Tang Source Type: research