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The role of magnetic resonance angiography

Publication details

Allanah Barker, Dr Paul Malcolm
Foundation Years Journal, volume 7, issue 9, p.66 (123Doc Education, London, October 2013)

Abstract

Magnetic Resonance angiography (MRA) is increasingly used in place of intraarterial catheterisation for imaging the vascular system. The main benefits are the absence of ionising radiation, avoidance of arterial puncture and its associated complications, and ability to perform angiography without iodinated contrast agents.

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Authors

Allanah Barker

Specialty Trainee in Radiology
Norwich Radiology Academy
Colman Centre
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
allanah.barker@nnuh.nhs.uk

Dr Paul Malcolm

Consultant Radiologist & MRI Lead
Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of East Anglia
paul.malcolm@nnuh.nhs.uk

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