Neurology is the largest field of application for MRI. In their article the authors give a comprehensive introduction to advanced techniques in neuroimaging. Learn more about fMRI, DTI, DWI, ASL, SWI and many other techniques that go beyond standard imaging.
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Susceptibility weighted imaging well demonstrates microhemorrhages within the brain. In CAA, these involve the cortex and subcortical white matter within the frontal and parietal lobes. This is in distinction to hypertensive microangiopathy, where microhemorrhages occur in deep white matter as well as infratentorially.
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This is a pictorial review of susceptibility- weighted imaging (syngo SWI) using a MAGNETOM Trio system with software version syngo MR B15 and a 32-channel head coil at The Geelong Hospital, Victoria, Australia. syngo SWI is a 3D FLASH sequence that is flow compensated in slice, read and phase directions.
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An open bore MRI has the practical advantage of accommodating large or claustrophobic patients. Unfortunately, until the advent of the 1.5T MAGNETOM Espree, “open” was often synonymous with inferior image quality. However, in addition to the large 70 centimeter bore, the Espree system offers advanced coil combinations using the Total imaging matrix (Tim) and isocenter imaging technology. Together, these features allow for performance of advanced neuroimaging protocols in new clinical populations.
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