Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A diagnostic technique that incorporates the measurement of molecular diffusion (such as water or metabolites) for tissue assessment by MRI. The degree of molecular movement can be measured by changes of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) with time, as reflected by tissue microstructure. Diffusion MRI has been used to study BRAIN ISCHEMIA and tumor response to treatment.

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Abstract

A diagnostic technique that incorporates the measurement of molecular diffusion (such as water or metabolites) for tissue assessment by MRI. The degree of molecular movement can be measured by changes of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) with time, as reflected by tissue microstructure. Diffusion MRI has been used to study BRAIN ISCHEMIA and tumor response to treatment.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Diffusion MRI
  • Diffusion Weighted MRI
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diffusion
  • Diffusion MRIs
  • MRI, Diffusion Weighted

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (1989-2002)
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1984-1988)

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WN 185

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D038524. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D038524
  2. Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diffusion-weighted_magnetic_resonance_imaging
  3. Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q899360