MRI Offers New Option For Surveillance Of Great Vessel Stents

According to a new study, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used alone effectively for conducting routine surveillance of some great vessel stents, such as vena cavae and aorta, which are frequently used for treating congenital cardiac defects.  The study took place at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. Its results will be highlighted in October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. MRI is one of the significantly useful medical imaging techniques, as it offers highly-detailed images in a non-invasive and radiation-free procedure.