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MRI in neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest: It's time for the next step.

Authors :
Hoedemaekers, Cornelia W.E.
Helmich, Rick C.
Source :
Resuscitation. Dec2020, Vol. 157, p264-265. 2p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasingly reported as a potential tool for neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest. Diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) is an MRI sequence that visualizes the diffusion of water molecules and is sensitive to the detection of cytotoxic edema, which reduces diffusivity. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03009572
Volume :
157
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Resuscitation
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
147701043
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2020.10.011