Cerebral MR Perfusion Imaging

Cerebral hemodynamics - what are they? How can I use MRI to measure cerebral perfusion in a clinical setting? What tumors have high blood volume? Can perfusion imaging help define the ischemic penumbra? What should I do if I want to image perfusion in the presence of a leaky BBB?

From the basic principles of perfusion MR imaging to present clinical applications in the assessment of cerebrovascular diseases and intracranial tumors this book provides practical information for newcomers to this technique as well as experienced radiologists.

Key features:

All relevant technical aspects are addressed
Current contrast agents are described
Imaging protocols are provided
Postprocessing of images is described
The application of these tools in the clinical setting is described
A discussion of the role of perfusion MRI in the current evaluation of cerebrovascular disease, including an integrative approach using diffusion imaging in conjunction with perfusion imaging is included
A CD-ROM containing all images and additional movie clips for further analysis is enclosed