Open AccessArterial spin labeling in neuroimaging
Author(s) -
Sasitorn Petcharunpaisan,
Joana Ramalho,
Maurício Castillo
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
world journal of radiology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1949-8470
DOI - 10.4329/wjr.v2.i10.384
Subject(s) - arterial spin labeling , medicine , neuroimaging , perfusion , perfusion scanning , magnetic resonance imaging , clinical practice , radiology , medical physics , neuroscience , psychiatry , psychology , family medicine
Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is a magnetic resonance imaging technique for measuring tissue perfusion using a freely diffusible intrinsic tracer. As compared with other perfusion techniques, ASL offers several advantages and is now available for routine clinical practice in many institutions. Its noninvasive nature and ability to quantitatively measure tissue perfusion make ASL ideal for research and clinical studies. Recent technical advances have increased its sensitivity and also extended its potential applications. This review focuses on some basic knowledge of ASL perfusion, emerging techniques and clinical applications in neuroimaging.