Functional MRI Assessment of Cerebrovascular Reactivity and its Applications to Moya-Moya Disease and Brain Arteriovenous Malformation

H. Desal, MD, G. Krolczyk, Hon. BSc, J. Fisher, MD, D. Mikulis, MD

Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
January 2002

Presented at Neuroradiology Journal Club
20 minutes duration.

Objectives:

• See how changes in cerebrovascular reactivity can be visualized using functional MRI
• Review example cases where abnormal cerebrovascular reactivity is demonstrated
• Consider how this imaging technique might be useful in guiding therapy

• This event is eligible for Section 2 CME credit as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and may also be incorporated into a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 4 (Structured Learning Projects).
• This event is eligible for one-half hour of Section 2 CME credit