Quantitative cerebral blood flow measurements using MRI

Methods Mol Biol. 2014:1135:205-11. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4939-0320-7_17.

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging can be utilized as a quantitative and noninvasive method to image cerebral blood flow. The two most common techniques used to detect cerebral blood flow are dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) perfusion MRI and arterial spin labeling perfusion MRI. Herein we describe the use of these two techniques to measure cerebral blood flow in rodents, including methods, analysis, and important considerations when utilizing these techniques.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cerebrovascular Circulation*
  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography*
  • Rats
  • Regional Blood Flow
  • Spin Labels

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Spin Labels
  • Gadolinium DTPA