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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 12, 2005
Kathleen M. Schmainda, Elm Grove, WI (US);
Christopher Quarles, Milwaukee, WI (US);
B. Douglas Ward, West Allis, WI (US);
Kathleen M. Schmainda, Elm Grove, WI (US);
Christopher Quarles, Milwaukee, WI (US);
B. Douglas Ward, West Allis, WI (US);
The MCW Research Foundation, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
One or two sets of time course NMR data are acquired using an EPI pulse sequence in which either or both gradient recalled echo NMR signals and spin-echo NMR signals are acquired after bolus injection of a contrast agent. T* relaxation rates for GE and Trelaxation rates for SE are calculated from the acquired NMR signals and are corrected for extravasation of contrast agent into surrounding tissues. The gradient-echo signals and spin-echo NMR signals are employed along with the T* and Trelaxation rates to calculate hemodynamic parameter maps which are used as a measure of tumor angiogenesis.