title: Functional imaging of the kidneys with fast MRI techniques.
abstract: Availability of faster and stronger gradient systems have given rise to a multitude of fast MRI data acquisition strategies which have tremendously increased the scope of MRI applications. These have led to the realization of long desired comprehensive approaches to evaluate anatomy and function using a single modality. In this work, we describe some of our own experiences with functional evaluation of the kidneys using MRI. Examples that suggest the feasibility of comprehensive approaches for evaluation of renal disease are also provided. We also introduce BOLD renal MRI, a method that may allow basic understanding of human renal physiology and pathophysiology in a way that has not been previously possible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA. pprasad@caregroup.harvard.edu
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Priatna
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000503:physiopathology