Arterial input function in perfusion MRI: a comprehensive review

F Calamante - Progress in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, 2013 - Elsevier
Cerebral perfusion, also referred to as cerebral blood flow (CBF), is one of the most
important parameters related to brain physiology and function. The technique of dynamic …

Defining a local arterial input function for perfusion MRI using independent component analysis

F Calamante, M Mørup… - Magnetic Resonance in …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Quantification of cerebral blood flow (CBF) using dynamic‐susceptibility contrast MRI relies
on the deconvolution of the arterial input function (AIF), which is commonly estimated from …

Bolus dispersion issues related to the quantification of perfusion MRI data

F Calamante - Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging: An …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Quantification of cerebral blood flow (CBF) using dynamic‐susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI
relies on the deconvolution of the arterial input function (AIF). The AIF is commonly …

Correcting partial volume artifacts of the arterial input function in quantitative cerebral perfusion MRI

MJP van Osch, EPA Vonken… - … in Medicine: An …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
To quantify cerebral perfusion with dynamic susceptibility contrast MRI (DSC‐MRI), one
needs to measure the arterial input function (AIF). Conventionally, one derives the contrast …

The impact of peak saturation of the arterial input function on quantitative evaluation of dynamic susceptibility contrast-enhanced MR studies

R Ellinger, C Kremser, MFH Schocke… - Journal of computer …, 2000 - journals.lww.com
Purpose The purpose of this work was to investigate systematic errors in dynamic contrast-
enhanced MR perfusion studies due to peak saturation of the arterial input function (AIF) and …

Arterial input functions for dynamic susceptibility contrast MRI: requirements and signal options

TE Conturo, E Akbudak, MS Kotys… - Journal of Magnetic …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Cerebral perfusion imaging using dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) has been the
subject of considerable research and shows promise for basic science and clinical use. In …

The 39 steps: evading error and deciphering the secrets for accurate dynamic susceptibility contrast MRI

L Willats, F Calamante - NMR in Biomedicine, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) MRI is the most commonly used MRI method to
assess cerebral perfusion and other related haemodynamic parameters. Although the …

Automatic selection of arterial input function using cluster analysis

K Mouridsen, S Christensen… - … in Medicine: An …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Quantification of cerebral blood flow (CBF) using dynamic susceptibility contrast MRI
requires determination of the arterial input function (AIF) representing the delivery of …

Contrast agent concentration measurements affecting quantification of bolus‐tracking perfusion MRI

F Calamante, EPA Vonken… - Magnetic Resonance in …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Measurement of the concentration of the contrast agent using dynamic susceptibility contrast
MRI relies on field inhomogeneities caused by the presence of the paramagnetic agent. The …

Automatic calculation of the arterial input function for cerebral perfusion imaging with MR imaging

TJ Carroll, HA Rowley, VM Haughton - Radiology, 2003 - pubs.rsna.org
An automated method for determination of arterial input function (AIF) for rapid determination
of cerebral perfusion with dynamic susceptibility contrast magnetic resonance (MR) imaging …