Three-Station Non-Contrast MR Angiography of the Lower Extremities Using Standard and Centric Fresh Blood Imaging.

ABSTRACT: Background: Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a manifestation of atherosclerosis that affects the extremities, leading to reduced perfusion and functional impairment. Non-contrast magnetic resonance angiography (NC-MRA) provides a safe and quantitative approach for early detection of PAD without the risks associated with contrast agents. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the application of standard and centric ky-kz FBI techniques for rapid three-station NC-MRA of the entire lower extremity. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study compared standard three-station fresh blood imaging (sFBI) with centric ky-kz ordered fresh blood imaging (cFBI) sequences in 10 healthy subjects and 3 patients with PAD (age range: 23-79 years; 7 fema

SUBMITTER: Bae WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12737181 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature