Author(s)

P. Keston, A. D. Murray, A. Jackson

ISBN

0009-9260

Publication year

2003

Periodical

Clinical Radiology

Periodical Number

7

Volume

58

Pages

505-513

Author Address

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New developments in fast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have enabled imaging of cerebral haemodynamics. This article describes the theory behind perfusion imaging and provides an overview of the most commonly used MRI technique. Limitations of this technique are described, and the potential clinical applications are discussed, with particular attention to the role of perfusion imaging in the context of stroke and brain tumour. (C) 2003 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.