Method for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cerebral Metabolic Rate of Oxygen
Objective To propose a method that can be used for functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI)of cerebral metabolic rate of oxygen(CMRO2),namely perfusion multiecho asymmetric spin echo(PMASE)technology.Methods The PMASE technology combined flow sensitive alternating inversion recovery and multiecho asymmetric spin echo technology.The dynamic changes of the cerebral blood flow(CBF)and oxygen extraction fraction(OEF)were measured synchronously,and the dynamic changes of CMRO2 was measured according to the Fick's law.A right-hand grip task fMRI study was carried out for its verification.Results The CBF and OEF activation areas were located in the left motor cortex in all subjects,and the relative changes in CBF,OEF and CMRO2 induced by the right-hand grip task were-21.4%±4.5%,48.2%±9.6%and 16.1%±8.3%,respectively,consistent with previous reported values.Conclusion The PMASE technology is a potential fMRI method for exploring the changes of CMRO2 in brain function and brain diseases.
cerebral metabolic rate of oxygencerebral blood flowoxygen extraction fractionfunctional magnetic resonance imaging