Magnetic resonance imaging of the normal carotid bifurcation

A Siemens 0.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system was used with the saddle head coil and transverse scout localization for imaging 10 normal cervical carotid artery bifurcations in the sagittal plane. Good to excellent visualization of the flow voids and vessel contours was accomplished in all cases. Careful technique and patient cooperation are required.