Interpretation and applicability of empirical tissue enhancement metrics in dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI based on a multiple pathway model

• Main Authors: Koh, T. S., Thng, C. H., Kwek, J. W., Khoo, J. B. K., Shi, W., Bisdas, S.
• Other Authors: School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Science::Physics
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/104230; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/16985
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Computer simulations based on a physiologically realistic tracer kinetic model with multiple pathways was used to provide insights on the applicability and interpretation of tissue enhancement metrics such as the maximum slope, peak enhancement and area under curve, commonly used in dynamic contrast...