In the course of our research on blood imaging (as distinguished from flow imaging) we have devised a system for measuring and/or imaging oxygen saturation in vessels. Our initial results using both in vitro and in vivo studies appear very encouraging. Oxygen saturation could well provide the most significant functional MR image. We acquire data with this technique in normal imaging times and with typical spatial resolution. We anticipate a wide range of clinical applications. In addition to optimizing and clinically verifying this technique, we plan to study the same effect to estimate the oxygen level in organs and tissue capillary beds.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01HL047448-02
Application #
3366647
Study Section
Diagnostic Radiology Study Section (RNM)
Project Start
1992-02-01
Project End
1995-01-31
Budget Start
1993-02-01
Budget End
1994-01-31
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1993
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Stanford University
Department
Type
Schools of Engineering
DUNS #
800771545
City
Stanford
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94305
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