Table 2 Functional renal imaging sequences
From: Assessment of the kidneys: magnetic resonance angiography, perfusion and diffusion
Sequence Type | Description |
|---|---|
MR-perfusion and filtration measurements | Allow assessment of renal blood flow and calculation of split renal function |
Diffusion-weighted imaging/Diffusion tensor imaging | ADC-values roughly correlate with renal function, FA-values can be used as marker for renal fibrosis |
BOLD-Measurements | Specific R2* changes can be seen in various diseases (ATN, chronic rejection) |
T2-Measurements | Experimental technique wherein T2 seems to correlate with renal function |