Magnetic resonance angiography of peripheral vascular disease

Due to rapid developments in gradient and software technology, magnetic resonance angiography has become a routine clinical tool for imaging of blood vessels in the body. The introduction of contrast-enhanced 3D gradient echo techniques in particular has brought about a turning-point in the application of magnetic resonance angiography in daily clinical practice. This paper presents a brief overview of the various approaches to the application of magnetic resonance angiography for imaging of the peripheral vasculature, not only of the arteries, but also of the veins.