Magnetic resonance imaging of the pulsing brain: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To perform a systematic review of the literature exploring magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods for measuring natural brain tissue pulsations (BTPs) in humans.

Methods

A prospective systematic search of MEDLINE, SCOPUS and OpenGrey databases was conducted by two independent reviewers using a pre-determined strategy. The search focused on identifying reported measurements of naturally occurring BTP motion in humans. Studies involving non-human participants, MRI in combination with other modalities, MRI during invasive procedures and MRI studies involving externally applied tests were excluded. Data from the retrieved records were combined to create Forest plots comparing brain tissue displacement between Chiari-malformation type 1 (CM-I) patients and healthy con

SUBMITTER: Almudayni A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9992013 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature