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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Quantification of Pulmonary Perfusion using Calibrated Arterial Spin Labeling
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[Magnetic resonance imaging of pulmonary perfusion. Technical requirements and diagnostic impact]

U I Attenberger1, M Ingrisch, K Büsing

  • 1Institut für Klinische Radiologie und Nuklearmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Klinikum Mannheim der Universität Heidelberg, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim. ulrike.attenberger@medma.uni-heidelberg.de

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|July 24, 2009
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Pulmonary perfusion MRI is now feasible thanks to technical advances. This technique visualizes lung perfusion with high resolution, showing clinical benefit in various lung diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology and Imaging Science
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems Imaging
  • Medical Physics in MRI

Context:

  • Advancements in gradient hardware and k-space sampling (e.g., parallel imaging) enhance MRI capabilities.
  • Dynamic contrast-enhanced 3D gradient echo sequences are established for lung perfusion MRI.
  • High temporal and spatial resolution allows comprehensive visualization of lung perfusion.

Purpose:

  • To review the technical prerequisites for MR pulmonary perfusion imaging.
  • To discuss current post-processing techniques for lung perfusion MRI.
  • To outline clinical indications for MR pulmonary perfusion imaging.

Summary:

  • Pulmonary perfusion MRI feasibility is demonstrated through technical improvements and innovative sampling techniques.
  • Dynamic contrast-enhanced 3D gradient echo sequences are preferred for high-resolution lung perfusion visualization.
  • Clinical trials show benefits in pulmonary embolism, hypertension, and airway diseases, correlating well with scintigraphy.

Impact:

  • Enables detailed visualization of lung perfusion, aiding in diagnosis and management.
  • Demonstrates clinical utility and correlation with established imaging modalities.
  • Provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians and researchers in MR pulmonary perfusion imaging.

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