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Detection of regional pulmonary perfusion deficit of the occluded lung using arterial spin labeling in magnetic resonance imaging.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  10713940     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Detection of regional perfusion deficit in the lung has been demonstrated using an arterial spin labeling technique called flow-sensitive alternating inversion recovery with an extra radiofrequency pulse (FAIRER). A pulmonary artery was occluded using a nondetachable balloon catheter to simulate an acute pulmonary embolism in 3 of 10 rabbits. Inflating the balloon occludes the artery, and deflating the balloon allows for reperfusion. Perfusion imaging was performed pre-occlusion, during occlusion, and after reperfusion. Signal enhancement due to perfusion of the pulmonary parenchyma was observed in the perfusion images with negligible artifacts. The perfusion deficit of the pulmonary parenchyma was detected distal to the site of occlusion in all three rabbits. Return of the pulmonary parenchymal perfusion was observed after reperfusion. Magnetic resonance imaging using FAIRER can detect signal loss due to absence of perfusion caused by pulmonary embolism.
Authors:
V M Mai; K D Hagspiel; T Altes; A R Goode; M B Williams; S S Berr
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI     Volume:  11     ISSN:  1053-1807     ISO Abbreviation:  J Magn Reson Imaging     Publication Date:  2000 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2000-04-05     Completed Date:  2000-04-05     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9105850     Medline TA:  J Magn Reson Imaging     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  97-102     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville 22908, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Lung / blood supply*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Pulmonary Circulation / physiology
Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis*
Rabbits

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