Clinical Use of MRI: Whole body MR Angiography: Normal, Pathologic and Pitfalls

In the last few years the use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging has shown a proceeding development regarding detection and quantification of pathologies. MRI has been a leading tool for the diagnosis of all organs of the human body including the hollow organs. This review article describes one of the underlying techniques of MRI namely whole body MR angiography concerning indications, data acquisition, the intravenously applied paramagnetic contrast agent, as well as results and limitations. In addition, new techniques to improve diagnostic accuracy are discussed.