High-spatial-resolution steady-state MR angiography allowed for better agreement with DSA regarding stenosis grade in patients with arterial disease compared with standard-resolution arterial-phase first-pass MR angiography.

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A more compact bolus shape was observed after administration of gadobutrol compared with gadopentetate dimeglumine in minipigs. This was demonstrated both in 4D-MRA, where Gd concentration, relaxivity, and the image-acquisition technique play a role, and in CT, where the signal intensity depends only on the Gd concentration. The overall image quality was rated higher in examinations with 1.0 M gadobutrol than with 0.5 M gadopentetate dimeglumine.

ExoSeal vascular closure of antegrade femoral punctures is safe and effective with a low complication rate. Two minutes of MC are sufficient to achieve hemostasis in the majority of cases. However, in patients on antiplatelet therapy, especially after abciximab, the authors advocate prolonging MC to 5 minutes.

Peripherally implanted venous access ports in the forearm are a safe alternative to chest or upper-arm ports in female oncology patients. Special attention should be paid to signs of skin dehiscence and nonthrombotic dysfunction, especially when used for long-term treatment.