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A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocol for Stroke Onset Time Estimation in Permanent Cerebral Ischemia
Published on: September 16, 2017
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Stroke in the Rat
Guang-Liang Ding1, Michael Chopp1, Lian Li1
1Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit 48202, USA.
Abstract:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is now a routine neuroimaging tool in the clinic. Throughout all phases of stroke from acute to chronic, MRI plays an important role to diagnose, evaluate and monitor the cerebral tissue undergoing stroke. This review provides a description of various MRI methods and an overview of selected MRI studies, with an embolic stroke model of rat, performed in the MRI laboratory of Department of Neurology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, US.
Insights
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a vital clinical tool for diagnosing and monitoring stroke at all stages. This review details MRI techniques and studies using a rat stroke model, highlighting its role in understanding cerebral tissue changes.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Radiology
- Neurology
Background:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a standard neuroimaging modality in clinical practice.
- MRI is crucial for diagnosing, evaluating, and monitoring cerebral tissue during all stroke phases, from acute to chronic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe various MRI methods used in stroke assessment.
- To provide an overview of MRI studies conducted in an embolic stroke model in rats.
Main Methods:
- Review of established and emerging MRI techniques relevant to stroke.
- Analysis of experimental data from a rat model of embolic stroke.
Main Results:
- MRI enables comprehensive assessment of stroke-induced changes in cerebral tissue.
- Studies in animal models provide insights into stroke pathophysiology and treatment efficacy.
Conclusions:
- MRI is indispensable for comprehensive stroke management and research.
- The use of MRI in animal models facilitates the advancement of stroke diagnosis and therapeutic strategies.
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