We present our initial findings of applying Multimodal Apparent Diffusion (MAD) MRI, including b-values up to 10,000 s/mm2, to analyze subacute stroke lesions for the characterization of stroke lesions based on micro-environment biomarkers in order to guide treatment in clinics. MAD model is able to separate the acquired diffusion weighted signal into flow, and, unimpeded (fluid), hindered, and restricted apparent diffusion components. Significant differences were found in MAD parameters between lesions and normal appearing white matter. Fraction of unimpeded diffusion significantly increased. Hindered diffusion was significantly lower in lesions. On the other hand, restricted diffusion was significantly higher.
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