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Clinical and experimental sodium magnetic resonance imaging
P A Turski1, W H Perman, L Houston
1University of Wisconsin Clinical Science Center, Madison.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Sodium Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging offers potential for assessing cell mitosis, energy status, and cerebral blood volume. Further technical development is required before routine clinical use of sodium MRI.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Biophysics
- Medical Physics
Background:
- Sodium Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging is an emerging technique.
- It provides insights into cellular physiology beyond conventional MRI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the potential of sodium MR imaging for assessing key physiological parameters.
- To explore its relevance in conditions like seizures and altered cell energy states.
Main Methods:
- Utilized sodium MR imaging techniques.
- Investigated parameters such as cell mitosis, cellular energy state, and regional cerebral blood volume (rCBV).
Main Results:
- Sodium MR imaging demonstrates potential for evaluating cell mitosis and energy state.
- It shows promise for assessing regional cerebral blood volume (rCBV) and seizure activity.
Conclusions:
- Sodium MR imaging has potential for providing crucial physiological information.
- Significant technical and experimental advancements are needed for its clinical integration.