Basic physics of MR contrast agents and maximization of image contrast
- 1 January 1993
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Vol. 3 (1), 137-148
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jmri.1880030126
Abstract
This review summarizes the physical basis of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging contrast agents, including both T1 agents, such as gadolinium-DTPA (diethylenetri-aminepentaacetic acid), and T2 or T2* agents, such as superparamagnetic iron oxides. The maximization of image contrast and lesion visibility with contrast agents is described, and the use of contrast agents in MR angiogra-phy and perfusion imaging is discussed.Keywords
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