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MR angiography flow analysis. Neurovascular applications

P A Turski1, R Levine, W Turnipseed

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison, USA.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
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Directly measuring blood flow velocity and volume using MR angiography enhances cerebrovascular disease evaluation. Significant flow reduction indicates severe stenosis, aiding in diagnosing conditions like subclavian steal and aneurysms.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Cerebrovascular disease diagnosis often relies on anatomical imaging.
  • Quantifying blood flow dynamics provides crucial functional information.
  • Magnetic Resonance (MR) angiography offers non-invasive visualization of blood vessels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the utility of direct velocity and volume flow rate measurements in MR angiography for cerebrovascular disease.
  • To establish the correlation between reduced lumen area and decreased flow rates.
  • To explore the application of flow measurements in assessing cerebrovascular flow reserve and specific vascular conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing MR angiography to directly measure blood flow velocity and volume.

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  • Correlating quantitative flow data with vessel lumen area reduction.
  • Performing pre- and post-vasodilator (acetazolamide) flow measurements to assess cerebrovascular reserve.
  • Applying the technique to evaluate flow dynamics in conditions such as subclavian steal, aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations.

    • Main Results:

    • Direct flow measurements provide a new dimension to MR angiographic evaluation.
    • Volume flow rates decrease significantly when vessel lumen area is reduced by over 80%, indicating flow-restrictive stenoses.
    • Cerebrovascular flow reserve can be accurately determined using these quantitative flow measurements.
    • The method is applicable to diverse cerebrovascular pathologies, including subclavian steal, aneurysms, and AVMs.

    Conclusions:

    • Direct velocity and volume flow rate measurements via MR angiography are valuable for assessing cerebrovascular disease.
    • Quantitative flow analysis aids in identifying hemodynamically significant stenoses.
    • This technique enhances the understanding and diagnosis of various cerebrovascular conditions and flow dynamics.