Erin Jane Kelly1, JoEllyn L. L. Stolinski2,
James Jelinek2
1Magnetic Resonance, Toshiba America
Medical Systems, Tustin, CA, United States; 2Radiology, Washington
Hospital Center, Washington, D.C., United States
Diabetes
is highly associated with renal failure and peripheral artery disease. In light of the association between MRI
contrast media and the onset of NSF/NSD, it is increasingly important to
replace CE-MRA with non-contrast angiographic imaging techniques, such as
Fresh Blood Imaging and Time-SLIP. In
this study, diabetic patients referred for and MRA were imaged with FBI and
Time-SLIP for peripheral run-offs and renal angiography. Image Quality and Diagnostic Confidence
scores indicate that FBI and Time-SLIP are both safe and effective
alternatives to CE-MRA in this patient group.