Method of magnetic resonance imaging

Details Method of magnetic resonance imaging Method of magnetic resonance imaging

2006-07-25

2006-07-25

Smith, Ruth S. (Department: 3737)

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Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S410000, C600S419000, C424S009323

Reexamination Certificate

active

07082326

ABSTRACT:
A method of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of blood perfusion in vascularized organs of interest, e.g. the myocardium, the kidneys, the brain, the liver wherein a contrast agent composition comprising a particulate superparamagnetic metal oxide is administered.

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