Arterial Spin Labeling Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Intracranial and Emerging Extracranial Applications

Jill B De Vis; Esben T Petersen; Jeroen Hendrikse

doi:10.1016/j.cpet.2013.03.003

Arterial Spin Labeling Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Intracranial and Emerging Extracranial Applications

PET Clin. 2013 Jul;8(3):295-309. doi: 10.1016/j.cpet.2013.03.003. Epub 2013 Apr 24.

Authors

Jill B De Vis¹, Esben T Petersen², Jeroen Hendrikse²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Postbus 85500, Hp. E01.132, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Department of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Postbus 85500, Hp. E01.132, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands.

PMID: 27158071
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpet.2013.03.003

Abstract

Arterial spin labeling (ASL) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging enables evaluation of perfusion. Because of its noninvasiveness, this technique is particularly useful in vulnerable patient populations such as infants or patients with kidney disease. This article describes the commonly used ASL techniques and gives an overview of clinical applications. Furthermore, it introduces the reader to recent advances in ASL MR imaging that enable full hemodynamic assessment.