Neurovascular Imaging

Neurovascular Imaging

Developments in technology have seen the introduction of new and improved imaging techniques in the fields of both neurological and arterial research. For example, a common method adopted to demonstrate and examine the basal perforating arteries was the cadaver microangiogram. However, this is an invasive method of investigation; future advances in medicine have sought an equally accurate and efficient technique that, in contrast, is non-invasive.

More recently, 3-T MR imaging units have been implemented in the area of arterial brain and spinal cord imaging. As the method is relatively new, it would be useful to introduce and expand upon its potential utility in aiding future research on arterial and venous brain structures, and subsequent pathologies that can develop.

The comparison of MR images and cadaver microangiograms of the basal perforating arteries is crucial for understanding the courses and supply areas of these vessels and in turn, for diagnosing pathologies in this region. Divided into three sections- normal anatomy of brain vessels; neurovascular imaging in pathology; and anatomy and imaging of spinal vessels- Neurovascular Imaging contains a rich collection of images to teach the reader how to interpret MR images of the brain vessels and spinal vessels, and how to identify pathological signs.

Written and edited by a group of highly acclaimed experts in the field, Neurovascular Imaging is an authoritative account of the interpretation of MR images of the brain vessels and spinal vessels, and is a valuable addition to the library of the diagnostic radiologist.

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Shoki Takahashi, MD is Professor and Chair of the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine in Sendai, Japan.

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Normal anatomy of Internal carotid and vertebrobasilar arterial systems.- Normal variations of brain arteries.- Regional perfusion demonstrated by arterial spin labeling (ASL).- Normal anatomy and main variations of the brain venous system.- Mapping of the cerebral veins on the brain surface.- The extent of infarcts in the distribution of the individual basal perforators.- Characteristic arterial changes in moyamoya disease.- MR demonstration of various vascular malformations.- MR demonstration of the basal perforators in brain tumors.- Development of infarcts after resection of insulo-opercular tumors.- Normal anatomy.- Imaging of Adamkiewicz artery.- Demonstration of spinal AVM