Robustness and reproducibility of flow territories defined by planning-free vessel-encoded pseudocontinuous arterial spin-labeling

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2012 Feb;33(2):E21-5. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A2410. Epub 2011 Mar 10.

Abstract

Flow-territory mapping by MR imaging ASL noninvasively provides a unique insight into the distribution of cerebral perfusion. The introduction of planning-free vessel-encoded pCASL made flow-territory mapping feasible for clinical use, though lack of individual planning could impede reproducibility of this technique. We assessed the reproducibility of planning-free vessel-encoded pCASL in patients and controls. Results indicated that planning-free vessel-encoded pCASL is a reproducible method that could assist in clinical decision-making.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteries
  • Carotid Stenosis / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reproducibility of Results