Cerebral infarction: assessment of patterns using ultra-fast MR contrast imaging.
We describe a rapid MR imaging technique, applying functional analysis to images obtained during the tissue transit of injected contrast material into the cerebral circulation, which has potential for assessment of the altered hemodynamics in cerebral ischemia. This technique utilized turbo-FLASH imaging maximizing the T1 relaxivity properties of gadopentetate dimeglumine with positive contrast enhancement.
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Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington 40636-0084.
Dean
B L
BL
Kirsch
J E
JE
Runge
V M
VM
Dempsey
R J
RJ
Howard
R S
RS
Pettigrew
L C
LC
D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003287:Contrast Media; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008536:Meglumine; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D013997:Time Factors
D003287:Contrast Media; D004338:Drug Combinations; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D008536:Meglumine; D004369:Pentetic Acid; D005682:Gadolinium; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA