Author(s): E. Mark Haacke, PhD,1y Ann Christine Duhaime, MD,2 Alisa D. Gean, MD,3 Gerard Riedy, MD,4 Max Wintermark, MD,5 Pratik Mukherjee, MD PhD,5,6 David L. Brody, MD,7 Thomas DeGraba, MD,8 Timothy D. Duncan, MD,9 Elie Elovic, MD,10 Robin Hurley, MD,11 Lawrence...
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Susceptibility-weighted Imaging: Technical Essentials and Clinical Neurologic Applications
Susceptibility-weighted imaging is an increasingly important adjunct in diagnosing a variety of neurologic diseases and provides a powerful tool to depict and help characterize microbleeds, veins, and other sources of susceptibility. But the term SWI is colloquially used to denote high-spatial-resolution susceptibility-enhanced sequences across different MRI vendors and sequences even when phase information is not used.
Longitudinal Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cerebral Microbleeds in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
We hypothesized that cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients will be detected with higher prevalence compared to healthy controls (HC) and that quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) will help remove false positives seen in susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI).
Quantifying iron content in magnetic resonance imaging
In this work, we review the basic concepts behind imaging iron using T2, T2*, T2′, phase and quantitative susceptibility mapping in the human brain, liver and heart, followed by the applications of in vivo iron quantification in neurodegenerative diseases, iron tagged cells and ultra-small superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIO) nanoparticles.
Cerebral microbleed detection using Susceptibility Weighted Imaging and deep learning
Detecting cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) is important in diagnosing a variety of diseases including dementia, stroke and traumatic brain injury. However, manual detection of CMBs can be time-consuming and prone to errors, whereas the current automatic algorithms for CMB detection are usually limited by large number of false positives.
Susceptibility mapping of the dural sinuses and other superficial veins in the brain
In this paper, we propose a method that seeks to reconstruct the susceptibility distribution inside the dural sinuses by ensuring that the entire geometry of the dural sinuses is preserved with the help of an MR angiogram and venogram (MRAV).
Hearing impairment after subarachnoid hemorrhage
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) survivors experience significant neurological disability, some of which is under‐recognized by neurovascular clinical teams. We set out to objectively determine the occurrence of hearing impairment after SAH, characterize its peripheral and/or central origin, and investigate likely pathological correlates.
Susceptibility Weighted Imaging and Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping of the Cerebral Vasculature Using Ferumoxytol
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the potential of imaging cerebral arteries and veins with ferumoxytol using susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) and quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM).
Increased susceptibility of asymmetrically prominent cortical veins correlates with misery perfusion in patients with occlusion of the middle cerebral artery
The objective of this study was to evaluate tissue perfusion and venous susceptibility in ischaemic stroke patients as a means to predict clinical status and early prognosis.
Susceptibility weighted imaging in acute cerebral ischemia: review of emerging technical concepts and clinical applications
In this article, we discuss the physics principals and clinical application of conventional SWI and multi-echo SWI sequences. We review the research evidence and practical approach of SWI in acute ischemic stroke by focusing on the detection and characterization of thromboembolism in the cerebral circulation.
Susceptibility-weighted imaging: current status and future directions
Susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) is a method that uses the intrinsic nature of local magnetic fields to enhance image contrast in order to improve the visibility of various susceptibility sources and to facilitate diagnostic interpretation. In this article, we review the basics of SWI, including data acquisition, data reconstruction and post-processing.
Determination of detection sensitivity for cerebral microbleeds using susceptibility- weighted imaging
This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the number of voxels detected in the presence of a CMB on GE magnitude, phase and SWI composite images as a function of resolution, signal‐to‐noise ratio (SNR), TE, field strength and susceptibility using in silico experiments.