4D and 2D PCMRI-based estimations on arterial net flow
Vessel Type | n | Net Flow 4D Mean ± SD (mL/s) | Net Flow 2D Mean ± SD (mL/s) | Difference Mean ± SD (mL/s) | P Value | |
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All | BA | 10 | 2.15 ± 0.58 | 2.18 ± 0.49 | 0.03 ± 0.34 | .787 |
ICA | 20 | 3.72 ± 0.70 | 4.02 ± 0.62 | 0.29 ± 0.40 | .004 | |
ICAa | 20 | 3.81 ± 0.71 | ||||
MCA | 20 | 2.54 ± 0.36 | 2.26 ± 0.34 | −0.28 ± 0.29 | <.001 | |
ACA | 19 | 1.47 ± 0.52 | 1.44 ± 0.49 | −0.02 ± 0.21 | .627 | |
ΔHR | BA | 4 | 2.16 ± 0.89 | 2.02 ± 0.74 | −0.13 ± 0.39 | .538 |
<5% | ICA | 8 | 4.04 ± 0.51 | 4.32 ± 0.51 | 0.28 ± 0.43 | .108 |
MCA | 8 | 2.58 ± 0.27 | 2.46 ± 0.42 | −0.12 ± 0.23 | .173 | |
ACA | 11 | 1.55 ± 0.61 | 1.49 ± 0.61 | −0.06 ± 0.26 | .427 |
Note:—BA indicates basilar artery; ICA, internal carotid artery; MCA, middle cerebral artery; ACA, anterior cerebral artery; ΔHR, difference in heart rate; ΔV, volume of arterial pulsatility.
↵a Indicates proximal ICA measurement for internal consistency analyses.