Beginner's Guide to Perfusion MRI
Sunrise Session

ORGANIZERS: Fernando Calamante, Hanzhang Lu

Thursday, 16 May 2019

Skill Level: Basic

Session Number: S-TH-04

Overview
The main methods for measuring cerebral perfusion will be introduced in two presentations at an introductory level. In the first presentation, the acquisition and post-processing of arterial spin labeling MRI will be explained. The second lecture will provide an introduction to contrast agent-based methods for measuring perfusion and permeability (dynamic susceptibility contrast [DSC] and dynamic contrast enhanced [DCE] MRI).

Target Audience
This course is aimed at research scientists and clinicians who would like to be exposed to various MR perfusion approaches. It is expected to provide attendees with a basic understanding of fundamental as well as practical aspects of these techniques, benefiting their clinical and/or research programs.

Educational Objectives
As a result of attending this course, participants should be able to:
-Relate the methods used to acquire and analyze dynamic susceptibility contrast (DSC) and dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI to the relevant physiological information;
-Demonstrate an understanding of arterial spin labeling (ASL) and identify its strengths and weaknesses; and
-Compare DSC, DCE, and ASL and evaluate which method is appropriate for a given application.