Perfusion MRI: the five most frequently asked technical questions

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013 Jan;200(1):24-34. doi: 10.2214/AJR.12.9543.

Abstract

Objective: This and its companion article address the 10 most frequently asked questions that radiologists face when planning, performing, processing, and interpreting different MR perfusion studies in CNS imaging.

Conclusion: Perfusion MRI is a promising tool in assessing stroke, brain tumors, and patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Most of the impediments that have limited the use of perfusion MRI can be overcome to allow integration of these methods into modern neuroimaging protocols.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain / blood supply*
  • Brain Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Contrast Media* / administration & dosage
  • Contrast Media* / adverse effects
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / adverse effects
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Organometallic Compounds / adverse effects

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • gadobutrol
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA