Patent ID: 7313428
Filing Date: 2007-12-25
Classification: A61B,G01R

Abstract:
1. A method of imaging arteries in a human patient using a magnetic resonance imaging system and a magnetic resonance contrast agent, wherein the arteries include a first artery which is located in a first image volume, a second artery which is located in a second image volume and a third artery which is located in a third image volume, the method comprising: injecting the human patient with the magnetic resonance contrast agent via one injection; collecting magnetic resonance image data of the first image volume, wherein at least a substantial portion of the image data of the first image volume is collected during an arterial phase of contrast enhancement of the first artery; collecting magnetic resonance image data of the second image volume, wherein at least a substantial portion of the image data of the second image volume is collected during an arterial phase of contrast enhancement of the second artery; collecting magnetic resonance image data of the third image volume, wherein at least a substantial portion of the image data of the third image volume is collected during an arterial phase of contrast enhancement of the third artery; and constructing an image of: