Synopsis

Keywords: Contrast mechanisms: Perfusion, Neuro: Cerebrovascular

In this lecture, we’ll learn about the physiological and biophysical processes underlying the contrast mechanisms of perfusion imaging, the pulse sequences used to image them, and example applications in clinical imaging and research.

After attending the session, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the basic physiological parameters of interest in perfusion imaging
• Understand why perfusion is important to measure
• Understand the principles underlying the major techniques for imaging perfusion, including contrast-based perfusion imaging and arterial spin labelling
• Compare each technique’s strengths and weaknesses in clinical imaging and research

Introduction

The 2023 ISMRT Master Class series focuses on “The Basics of Advanced Brain Imaging”. Functional MRI (lecture 1), Diffusion MRI (lecture 2), and Perfusion MRI (lecture 3) are core techniques used in brain research, and all have been adopted clinically. In these lectures, we’ll learn about the physiological and biophysical processes underlying each contrast mechanism, the pulse sequences used to image the contrast, and example applications in clinical imaging and research.

Learning Objectives

After attending the session, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the basic physiological parameters of interest in perfusion imaging
• Understand why perfusion is important to measure
• Understand the principles underlying the major techniques for imaging perfusion, including contrast-based perfusion imaging and arterial spin labelling
• Compare each technique’s strengths and weaknesses in clinical imaging and research

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