AJR. American journal of roentgenology

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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Aug 2006

MRI Measurement of the hemodynamics of the pulmonary and systemic arterial circulation: influence of breathing maneuvers.

The purpose of this study was to use phase-contrast MRI to evaluate the influence of various breathing maneuvers on the hemodynamics of the pulmonary and systemic arterial circulation. ⋯ Measurements during smooth respiration showed the smallest SD. Therefore, no-breath-hold measurements should be considered for assessment of hemodynamics in clinical practice.

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