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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Multiple Sclerosis at 7.0 Tesla
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Clinical applications of ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging in multiple sclerosis

Matilde Inglese1,2,3, Lazar Fleysher2, Niels Oesingmann4

  • 1a Department of Neurology , Icahn School of Medicine , Mount Sinai , NY , USA.

Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics
|January 26, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

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Ultra-high-field 7 Tesla (7T) MRI enhances early diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) by improving lesion detection and understanding disease pathology. This advanced imaging technique offers greater detail for diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment planning.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroimaging
  • Radiology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • Current MRI techniques face limitations in detecting subtle pathological changes in MS.
  • Ultra-high-field 7 Tesla (7T) MRI offers potential for improved MS investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of 7T MRI applications in multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • To highlight 7T MRI's enhanced sensitivity for lesion detection and specificity for the central vein sign.
  • To discuss the implications of 7T MRI for MS diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment planning.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and applications of 7T MRI in MS research.
  • Focus on technical advantages of 7T MRI, including signal-to-noise and contrast-to-noise ratios.
  • Discussion of high spatial resolution capabilities at 7T for neuroimaging.

Main Results:

  • 7T MRI demonstrates increased sensitivity for detecting MS lesions.
  • The central vein sign shows higher specificity with 7T MRI, aiding in MS diagnosis.
  • 7T MRI provides a better understanding of MS pathophysiology through detailed imaging.

Conclusions:

  • 7T MRI represents a significant advancement for MS diagnosis and research.
  • Its high spatial resolution improves the detection of anatomical and pathological features in the brain.
  • The recent FDA clearance for clinical use positions 7T MRI as a valuable tool for neurological disorders, including MS.
Keywords:
FDA clearanceMultiple sclerosiscentral vein signgray matter lesionsiron imagingsodium imagingultra-high field MRIwhite matter lesions

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