Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging

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Magnetic resonance imaging of the head will reveal areas of ischemia with higher resolution and earlier than the CT scan. Diffusion-weighted imaging will reveal an evolving infarct within minutes. 

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While our initial interest in gradient NMR stems from the fact that familiar experiments can be run more quickly and more efficiently, the most exciting uses of gradients are the experiments that cannot be run without them. We find that gradients allow for improved magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), improved magnetic resonance microscopy, better solvent suppression (especially water), and entirely new areas of inquiry such as diffusion measurements. 

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