title: [Stroke MRI: pathophysiology, potential and perspectives].
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly utilized as the primary imaging modality in major stroke centers. The ability to depict several aspects of individual pathophysiology makes the use of MRI in stroke both attractive and complex. Profound knowledge of the pathophysiology of the imaging findings is crucial for a rational diagnostic workup. The pathophysiology of MRI in stroke will be reviewed considering recent experiences in clinical application, and the potential of stroke MRI will be assessed. Further perspectives like application of "blood oxygen level dependent" (BOLD) and the use of multiparametric prediction maps will be discussed.
authors.affiliation: Klinik und Poliklinik für Neuroradiologie, Zentrum für Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany. fiehler@uke.uni-hamburg.de
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fiehler
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kucinski
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zeumer
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000818:Animals; D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis; D002560:Cerebrovascular Circulation; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004058:Diffusion; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D020521:Stroke / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen