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Diffusion Tensor Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Analysis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Abnormal white matter changes in Alzheimer's disease based on diffusion tensor imaging: A systematic review
Yu Chen1, Yifei Wang2, Zeyu Song1
1School of Medical Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
Ageing Research Reviews
|March 17, 2023
Summary
Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) reveals significant white matter damage in Alzheimer's disease (AD) stages. This MRI technique aids early AD detection, classifying subjective cognitive decline with 92.68% accuracy.
Area of Science:
- Neuroimaging
- Neurology
- Biomarkers
Background:
- Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting the elderly.
- Key stages include subjective cognitive decline (SCD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and dementia (d-AD).
- Early detection and understanding of AD progression are crucial for effective management.
Approach:
- Utilizes Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) modality.
- Employs multilevel analysis: voxelwise, fiberwise, and networkwise DTI.
- Investigates microstructural integrity and structural connectomics of white matter tracts.
Key Points:
- AD patients exhibit widespread microstructural damage and disconnection in critical brain regions like the corpus callosum, fornix, and medial temporal lobe.
- Specific DTI features and connectomic patterns serve as potential biomarkers for early AD diagnosis.
- High classification accuracy achieved: 92.68% for SCD vs. controls, and over 97% for MCI/d-AD vs. controls.
Conclusions:
- DTI analysis provides valuable insights into the neuropathological changes across AD progression.
- Structural connectomics derived from DTI show promise for early assisted recognition of AD.
- Future research should address current DTI limitations and explore advanced applications in AD research.
