Korean J Cerebrovasc Surg.
2006 Mar;8(1):15-18.
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy of Patients with Acute Cerebral Infarction
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Inje University, Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea. 667196@hanmail.net
- 2Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Inje University, Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea.
- 3Department of Neurosurgery, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Korea.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
MR spectroscopy is a noninvasive method of monitoring in vivo metabolite concentration changes over time. In this study we evaluated the usefulness of combined magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy on the diagnosis of cerebral infarction.
METHODS
Combined magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy investigations were carried out with 1.5-T system in 18 volunteers, 10 patients with acute infarction (< 8 hours).
RESULTS
Acute ischemic infarctions were characterized by decreased N-acetyl aspartate and elevation of lactate.
CONCLUSION
Metabolic alterations in ischemic tissue can be monitored.
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