Fast diffusion kurtosis imaging in acute ischemic stroke shows mean kurtosis-diffusivity mismatch

Ranliang Hu1, Hahnsung Kim2, Jinsuh Kim3

  • 1Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Summary

Fast Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging (DKI) shows promise for detecting acute ischemic stroke, with kurtosis maps revealing smaller lesion volumes than diffusion maps. This technique could improve stroke diagnosis and treatment selection.