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  • Medical Imaging
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Radiology

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  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a cornerstone of noninvasive medical diagnostics.
  • Assessing tissue and organ perfusion is crucial for evaluating physiological status and functionality.
  • Perfusion imaging provides vital insights into blood flow dynamics within tissues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize various Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques for measuring tissue perfusion.
  • To provide a foundational understanding of the theoretical principles behind MRI perfusion measurements.
  • To describe methods for perfusion assessment using MRI, encompassing both contrast-enhanced and non-contrast-enhanced approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established and emerging MRI-based perfusion quantification techniques.
  • Discussion of theoretical underpinnings including signal generation and blood flow modeling.
  • Categorization of methods based on the use of exogenous contrast agents versus endogenous contrast mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Comprehensive overview of diverse MRI perfusion quantification strategies.
  • Detailed explanation of the physics and practical implementation of various techniques.
  • Comparison of the strengths and limitations of contrast-enhanced and non-contrast MRI perfusion methods.

Conclusions:

  • MRI offers a versatile, noninvasive platform for quantitative perfusion assessment.
  • Understanding the different MRI perfusion techniques is essential for accurate clinical interpretation.
  • The choice of MRI perfusion method depends on the specific clinical question and available resources.