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Koori N, Kamekawa H, Naito T, Takatsu Y, Fuse H, Miyakawa S, Yasue K, Takahashi M, Kurata K. Carotid and aortic plaque imaging using 3D gradient-echo imaging and the three-point Dixon method with improved motion-sensitized driven-equilibrium (iMSDE). Magn Reson Imaging 2024; 111:202-209. [PMID: 38547936 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2024.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND We devised a method that combines the 3D-Dixon-gradientecho (GRE) method with an improved motion-sensitized driven-equilibrium (iMSDE) to suppress blood flow signals. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the new method we developed plaque imaging method (3D-Dixon-GRE with the iMSDE method). STUDY TYPE Retrospective cohort. POPULATION Thirty-nine patients who underwent cervical plaque imaging. FIELD STRENGTH/SEQUENCE 3.0 T/3D-GRE. ASSESSMENT Signal intensities of the common carotid artery, aorta, plaque, muscle, and subcutaneous fat were measured through the VISTA and the 3D-Dixon-GRE with iMSDE methods, and each contrast was calculated. STATISTICAL TEST Used the Mann Whitney U test. P-values below 0.05 were considered statistically significant. RESULTS Plaque and muscle contrast estimated through the VISTA method and 3D-Dixon-GRE with iMSDE method was 1.60 ± 0.96 and 2.04 ± 1.06, respectively, (P < 0.05). The contrast between the flow (common carotid artery and Aorta) and muscle according to the VISTA method and 3D-Dixon-GRE with iMSDE method was 0.24 ± 0.11 and 0.40 ± 0.12, respectively (P < 0.001). Finally, the mean contrast for subcutaneous fat and muscle at six locations was 3.05 ± 1.25 and 0.81 ± 0.23 for the VISTA method and 3D-Dixon-GRE with the iMSDE method, respectively (P < 0.001). DATA CONCLUSION Compared to the conventional method (VISTA), the 3D-Dixon-GRE with iMSDE method is preferable in relation to the fat suppression effect, but it is disadvantageous regarding blood flow signal suppression. Therefore, the 3D-Dixon-GRE with the iMSDE method could be considered useful for plaque imaging.
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Affiliation(s)
- Norikazu Koori
- Department of Radiological Sciences, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences 4669-2 Ami, Ibaraki 300-03, Japan; Division of Health Sciences, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 5-11-80 Kodatsuno, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0942, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, Komaki City Hospital, 1-20 Jyoubushi, Komaki, Aichi 485-8520, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Komaki City Hospital, 1-20 Jyoubushi, Komaki, Aichi 485-8520, Japan
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- Division of Health Sciences, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, 5-11-80 Kodatsuno, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0942, Japan; School of Medical Sciences, Fujita Health University, Molecular Imaging, 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi 470-1192, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences 4669-2 Ami, Ibaraki 300-03, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences 4669-2 Ami, Ibaraki 300-03, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences 4669-2 Ami, Ibaraki 300-03, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Ibaraki Prefectural University of Health Sciences 4669-2 Ami, Ibaraki 300-03, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Komaki City Hospital, 1-20 Jyoubushi, Komaki, Aichi 485-8520, Japan
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Li ML, Lin QQ, Liu YT, Hou B, Feng F, Jin ZY, Xu WH. The clinical value of head-neck joint high-resolution vessel wall imaging in ischemic stroke. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:105062. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Zhang N, Lyu J, Ren L, Zhang L, Fan Z, Wan L, Li Y, Liang D, Zheng H, Liu X. Arterial culprit plaque characteristics revealed by magnetic resonance Vessel Wall imaging in patients with single or multiple infarcts. Magn Reson Imaging 2020; 84:12-17. [PMID: 32534066 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2020.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate characteristics of intra- and extracranial arterial culprit plaques between patients with single infarct and multiple-infarcts by a head-neck combined high resolution magnetic resonance vessel wall imaging (HR-MRVWI). MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-three patients with recent ischemic stroke due to large artery atherosclerosis were enrolled. The head-neck combined HR-MRVWI was performed in all patients both pre- and post-contrast administration. Based on diffusion weighted imaging findings, patients were divided into single-infarction and multiple-infarction groups. For patients with anterior circulation ischemic stroke, they were also divided into perforating artery infarction (PAI) and non-PAI groups. Patient demographics, number and location of culprit plaques, artery stenosis percentage, intraplaque hemorrhage, and plaque enhancement were evaluated and compared between single-infarction and multiple-infarction groups, as well as between PAI and non-PAI groups. RESULTS A total of 83 culprit plaques were identified. The artery stenosis degree was more severe and plaque enhancement more prominent in multiple-infarction group than in single-infarction group. Patients with multiple infarcts also had more culprit plaques per patient than those with single infarct, which contributed to the occurrence of multiple infarcts. For comparison of PAI and non-PAI groups, a higher artery stenosis percentage was observed in non-PAI group, and patients with non-PAI had more culprit plaques per patient, which contributed to a variety of infarct manifestations. CONCLUSION A higher stenosis grade and higher number of culprit plaques seem to be associated with a higher number of cerebral infarcts in patients with large artery atherosclerosis.
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- Na Zhang
- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China; CAS key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Radiology, Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China; CAS key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Neurology, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China; CAS key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China; CAS key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China; CAS key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China; CAS key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Paul C. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China; CAS key Laboratory of Health Informatics, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China.
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Jia L, Zhang N, Kukun H, Ren L, Zhang L, Lyu J, Liang D, Li Y, Zheng H, Jia W, Liu X. Three-dimensional intra- and extracranial arterial vessel wall joint imaging in patients with cerebrovascular disease. Eur J Radiol 2020; 126:108921. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2020.108921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Revised: 01/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Xu X, Geng H, Zhang Q, Yu J, Chu Y, Dong G, Wu J. Investigation of 3D reduced field of view carotid atherosclerotic plaque imaging. Magn Reson Imaging 2017; 49:10-15. [PMID: 28958875 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2017.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2017] [Revised: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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To investigate the feasibility of using CUBE based reduced field of view imaging in atherosclerotic plaque imaging. Twenty-four patients were enrolled in this prospective study (13 males, 11 females, age 63±10). All patients underwent MRI exams consisting of 3D TOF, MPRAGE, iMSDE, DANTE, full FOV and reduced FOV CUBE imaging; 18 patients under went contrast enhanced imaging. The resulting images from different imaging sequences were assessed in terms of blood suppression, SNR, motion artifacts and vascular clarity. Reduced field of view CUBE outperformed MPRAGE, iMSDE and full FOV CUBE in blood suppression (P<0.05); outperformed MPRAGE, iMSDE and DANTE in SNR(P<005); outperformed MPRAGE and iMSDE in motion artifacts (P<005); outperformed MPRAGE and iMSDE in vascular clarity (P<0.05). The identifications of hemorrhage and calcification components were consistent between full FOV CUBE and reduced FOV CUBE (P<0.05). Overall, CUBE combined with reduced field of view imaging would be a promising method in atherosclerotic plaque imaging.
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- Xueyan Xu
- Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Weifang People's Hospital, Weifang, Shandong, China.
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