ABSTRACT
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and angiography (MRA) are recognized as useful tool for the noninvasive evaluation of arteries by providing clinicians with high-quality diagnostic images, in any imaging plane, without interference from surrounding soft tissues or bones, using only a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter, and administration of MRI contrast agents characterized by an excellent safety profile. MRI can depict often complex and intertwined vascular anatomy due to the free choice of imaging planes by the scan operator and acquisition of 3D data sets that overcome many limitations of projection techniques.
