Table 1 Quantitative DCE-MRI pharmacokinetic parameters
Parameters | Description of parameters | Units |
|---|---|---|
Ktrans | Endothelial transfer constant | ml/min |
Kep | Reflux rate of contrast agent from EES to plasma and equal to Ktrans/Ve | ml/min |
Ve | Fractional EES volume (= Ktrans/Kep) | ml/ml |
Vp | Fractional plasma volume | ml/ml |