AbstractArteriosclerosis is a generalized disease and manifests in different vascular regions: the most important manifestations are the coronary artery disease, the peripheral artery disease and the cerebrovascular arteriosclerosis. The challenges of modern ultrasound systems to detect early vascular damage are reviewed in this article. Colour coded duplex ultrasound is the first line method for screening and diagnostic imaging in vascular disease. Indications for further imaging as CT-angiography, MR-angiography and digital subtraction angiography will be discussed in the different sections.
129 Whole heart coronary MR angiography acquired with 32-channel cardiac coils for the detection of coronary artery disease