Evaluation of a new ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide contrast agent Clariscan®, (NC100150) for MRI of renal perfusion: Experimental study in an animal model

To determine the diagnostic value of a new ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide Clariscan®, (NC100150) for the evaluation of renal perfusion in an animal model using a 3D‐FFE‐EPI sequence.

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