Human brain imaging in the upright position.

T Nakada, N Tasaka

Journal: Neurology 2001;57(9):1720-2

PMID: 11706122

Abstract

The authors obtained brain images with patients in the upright position using a newly designed and constructed vertical MR system. They found little gravitational effect on brain structures, even in the case of a severely atrophied brain. Their vertical system was practical for routine clinical usage and might provide information regarding gravitational effects on regional perfusion and other aspects of brain physiology.

Address: Department of Integrated Neuroscience, Brain Research Institute, University of Niigata, Japan. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.57.9.1720

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Atrophy, Brain, Dementia, Gravitation, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Male, Paranasal Sinuses, Posture, Water