Table 3:

Comparative quantitative analysis of DSC perfusion between full dose (0.1 mmol/kg) and half dose (0.05 mmol/kg)

Image Parameter EvaluatedFull DoseHalf Doset Test
SNR342 ± 101330.3 ± 670.6
Max T2* signal drop120 ± 5481.6 ± 480.01
Background noise2.5 ± 0.62.7 ± 0.90.4
Peak of AIF9.1 ± 2.47.2 ± 2.00.002
FWHM of AIF16.8 ± 2.618.2 ± 2.80.14

  • Note:—Data presented as mean ± standard deviation.

  • Max indicates maximum.