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    • Vascular Imaging
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Conventional angiography, including digital subtraction angiography (DSA), computed tomography angiography (CTA), and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), is widely used for evaluating intracranial artery disease.
    • These methods primarily focus on luminal stenosis, providing indirect information about underlying vascular pathology.
    • Limitations exist in assessing the full extent of intracranial vascular pathology solely through luminal imaging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the role of conventional angiography and novel high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI) in evaluating intracranial artery disease.
    • To highlight the radiological features of HR-MRI for direct vessel wall assessment.
    • To differentiate various intracranial artery diseases based on imaging findings.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature and clinical applications of angiography (DSA, CTA, MRA) for intracranial arteries.
    • Introduction and discussion of high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI) for direct vessel wall imaging.
    • Analysis of characteristic radiological findings of HR-MRI in specific intracranial artery diseases.

    Main Results:

    • Angiography excels in luminal imaging, with DSA as the gold standard for stenosis evaluation.
    • HR-MRI provides direct visualization of vessel walls, offering insights beyond luminal changes.
    • Distinct radiological features on HR-MRI aid in differentiating conditions like atherosclerosis, dissection, moyamoya disease, and vasculitis.

    Conclusions:

    • HR-MRI represents a significant advancement for direct intracranial vessel wall evaluation.
    • Combining conventional angiography with HR-MRI enhances the comprehensive assessment of intracranial artery diseases.
    • Radiological features from HR-MRI are crucial for accurate diagnosis and differentiation of complex vascular pathologies.