Diffusion tensor free water MRI predicts progression of FLAIR white matter hyperintensities after ischemic stroke

DiscussionBaseline increased interstitial fluid, estimated as FW on DTI, predicted the progression of NAWM to WMH over the following year. These results implicate the presence of FW in the pathogenesis of cerebral small vessel disease progression.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research