CVRmap-a complete cerebrovascular reactivity mapping post-processing BIDS toolbox

Sci Rep. 2024 Mar 27;14(1):7252. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-57572-3.

Abstract

Cerebrovascular Reactivity (CVR) refers to the ability of cerebral blood vessels to dilate or constrict under the effect of vasoactive substances and can be estimated using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI). Computation of CVR maps is relevant in various brain diseases and requires specialized data processing. We introduce CVRmap, an opensource software that automates the computation of CVR map. The toolbox complies with the Brain Imaging Data Structure (BIDS) standards.

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Brain / blood supply
  • Brain / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain Diseases*
  • Brain Mapping
  • Cerebrovascular Circulation*
  • Head
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods