Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging.
No. It is not a treatment it is a scan. An MRI is a Magnetic Resonance Imaging. MRI are used for imaging tissues.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) is a quantitative measure that reflects the diffusion of water molecules in tissues, commonly used in diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DWI). It provides information about tissue microstructure and cellularity by measuring how freely water molecules move within cells and extracellular space. Changes in ADC values can indicate conditions such as inflammation, ischemia, or tumor growth.
The meaning I know is 'Magnetic Resonance Imaging', though there will be others
No, an MRI does not emit radiation during the imaging process.
Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measures the magnitude of diffusion (of water molecules) within cerebral tissue. A low value for ADC indicates that the cortical white matter tracts are organized (good), while a high value for ADC indicates that these tracts are disorganized (bad). When evaluating an acute ischemic stroke, ADC image sequences play a crucial role. Ischemic brain parenchyma tends to have a low ADC value. This is in turn correlated with a high diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) value to confirm that the ischemia is not secondary to an MRI artifact known as T2 shine through. The latter would demonstrate a high signal on DWI imaging, but would continue to demonstrate high intensity on ADC sequences.
magnetic resonance imaging
Yes, Flair is a T2-weighted imaging technique commonly used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It emphasizes fluid and soft tissue contrast, making it particularly useful for visualizing structures like the brain and detecting abnormalities such as edema or tumors. The T2-weighted images provide a different contrast compared to T1-weighted images, highlighting different tissue characteristics.
MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) - RM (resonancia magnética)