Cape Town - 2026 ISMRM-ISMRT Annual Meeting and Exhibition
9 May 2026 – 14 May 2026 · Cape Town, South Africa
463-03-008 ISMRM Abstract

Imaging of Capillary and Venous Blood Transit in Sickle Cell Anemia

Primary: Neuro - Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disorders
Secondary: Contrast Mechanisms - Perfusion
463-03-008 · Metabolic Parameters in Stroke · Tuesday, 12 May, 1:40 PM–2:35 PM · Digital Posters Row D
Keywords: Arterial Spin Labelling (ASL) Cerebrovascular disease Sickle Cell Anemmia Multi-delay ASL Cerebral Blood Transit Times
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Wesley T Richerson 1, Megan Aumann1, Alexander K Song1, Samantha Davis2, Lauren Milner2, Taylor Davis3, Dann Martin4, Lori Jordan2,3, Manus J Donahue1,4,5
1Department of Neurology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States of America
2Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States of America
3Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States of America
4Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science, Department of Radiology and Radiological Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, United States of America
5Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, United States of America
Presenting Author: Wesley T Richerson

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