MRI Quantitative T2* Mapping to Predict Dominant Composition of In Vitro Thrombus.

Romain Bourcier R Pautre Mahmood Mirza C Castets Jean Darcourt Julien Labreuche Lili Détraz Hubert Desal Jean-Michel Serfaty Claire Toquet

Published in: AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology (2020)

MR imaging quantitative T2* mapping can reliably identify the thrombus red blood cell content in vitro. This fast, easy-to-use sequence could be implemented in routine practice to predict stroke etiology and adapt devices or techniques for endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke.

Keyphrases

acute ischemic stroke
high resolution
red blood cell
endovascular treatment
contrast enhanced
healthcare
atrial fibrillation
primary care
magnetic resonance imaging
high density
mass spectrometry
computed tomography
diffusion weighted imaging
quality improvement