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PET or MRI, that is the question – Part 2

July 5, 2022 by clinton.herring@heart.org

In our previous blogs, we discussed ASL MRI to image abnormal blood vessels in Moyamoya patients. We looked at a study that compared MRI and PET images of normal and healthy people. In this blog, we will look at the application of ASL MRI on adult Moyamoya patients. According to the latest study by Dr. … Read more

Medical Imaging – the Window to the Brain of Moyamoya Disease Patients

February 28, 2022 by clinton.herring@heart.org

In our previous blog, we discussed Moyamoya disease – a cerebrovascular disorder that affects the blood vessels in the brain and disproportionately affects women and Asians. It often begins in childhood and causes the patient to have a high risk of stroke. In this blog, we will discuss the process of how Moyamoya disease is … Read more