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Pulmonary perfusion imaging using MRI: clinical application

Authors: Sebastian Ley, Julia Ley-Zaporozhan

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Background

Lung perfusion is one of the key components of oxygenation. It is hampered in pulmonary arterial diseases and secondary due to parenchymal diseases.

Methods

Assessment is frequently required during the workup of a patient for either of these disease categories.

Results

This review provides insight into imaging techniques, qualitative and quantitative evaluation, and focuses on clinical application of MR perfusion.

Conclusion

The two major techniques, non-contrast-enhanced (arterial spin labeling) and contrast-enhanced perfusion techniques, are discussed.

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Title: Pulmonary perfusion imaging using MRI: clinical application
Authors: Sebastian Ley
Julia Ley-Zaporozhan
Publication date: 01-02-2012
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Insights into Imaging / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-011-0140-1

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Pulmonary perfusion imaging using MRI: clinical application

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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