Vascular Feature Quantification on the exploration of cerebral blood flow, cognitive function and more

Cynthia Heather, Adam Thomas, Gavin Patrick Turner

Abstract

The brain requires a continuous supply of oxygen and glucose, which are delivered through the complex network of blood vessels. Disruptions to this network can affect cognitive function. Vascular feature quantification provides a means of analyzing the structure and function of blood vessels in the brain, allowing researchers to better understand the mechanisms that underlie cognitive impairment. IntraCranial Artery Feature Extraction (iCafe) is an innovative method for quantitatively assessing the intracranial vasculature developed by Dr. Li Chen at the University of Washington. iCafe allows for the extraction of quantitative vascular features that can be used as biomarkers for brain blood flow and cognitive function. This review summarizes the current research direction in Vascular Imaging Lab on how quantitative vascular analysis by iCafe is helping the exploration of cerebral blood flow, cognitive function, and more.

Keywords: 

Vascular feature quantification, Cognitive function, Cerebral blood flow, iCafe, Brain imaging

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