Effect of blood T1 estimation strategy on arterial spin labeled cerebral blood flow quantification in children and young adults with kidney disease

ConclusionsBlood T1 estimation method can confound the interpretation of CBF changes measured using ASL MRI in patients with CKD. Blood T1 should ideally be corrected for hematocrit effects in clinical populations with anemia.
Source: Journal of Neuroradiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research