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Vessel wall imaging for intracranial vascular disease evaluation

Mahmud Mossa-Basha1, Matthew Alexander2, Santhosh Gaddikeri1

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.

Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery
|January 16, 2016
PubMed

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Intracranial vessel wall MRI offers direct visualization of vessel wall changes, improving diagnosis of vasculopathies. This advanced imaging technique aids in better patient outcomes by identifying disease beyond lumen narrowing.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroradiology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Vascular Imaging

Background:

  • Accurate diagnosis of intracranial vasculopathies is crucial to prevent morbidity from delayed or incorrect treatment.
  • Conventional imaging methods assess only the vessel lumen, limiting evaluation of the vessel wall itself.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review intracranial vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques.
  • To discuss applications and imaging findings of various intracranial vasculopathies.
  • To highlight the relevance for neurointerventionalists, neurologists, and neuroradiologists.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search of MEDLINE, PubMed, and Google for English publications.
  • Keywords used: 'intracranial vessel wall imaging', 'intracranial vessel wall', and 'intracranial vessel wall MRI'.

Main Results:

  • Vessel wall MRI allows direct characterization of pathological vessel wall changes.
  • Extracranial vessel wall imaging has proven effective in assessing atherosclerotic plaque and stroke risk.
  • Intracranial vessel wall MRI techniques offer potential for improved diagnostic accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • Intracranial vessel wall MRI techniques represent an advancement over conventional luminal imaging.
  • These techniques can enhance diagnostic accuracy and potentially improve patient outcomes in managing intracranial vasculopathies.

Keywords:
ArteryAtherosclerosisMRIVasculitisVessel Wall

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