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Study on the application of quantitative susceptibility mapping in cognitive function assessment
LI Yingna  LIANG Wenzhou  ZHAO Liying  WANG Zhiren 

Cite this article as: LI Y N, LIANG W Z, ZHAO L Y, et al. Study on the application of quantitative susceptibility mapping in cognitive function assessment[J]. Chin J Magn Reson Imaging, 2023, 14(10): 147-151. DOI:10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2023.10.026.


[Abstract] As the elderly population continues to grow, issues related to cognitive impairment have become increasingly prominent. Effective methods for assessing cognitive function are crucial for the health of older individuals. This review delved into a potential non-invasive imaging technique known as quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) and its applications in the field of neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive impairment. We summarized the use of QSM technology in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, emphasizing its potential in assessing the relationship between brain iron content and cognitive decline. Additionally, we highlighted the potential applications of QSM in conditions like post-stroke cognitive impairment, diabetes, anemia, and others. Through an in-depth exploration of QSM technology, this review aims to provide new avenues for early diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive impairment.
[Keywords] quantitative susceptibility mapping；cognitive impairment；iron deposition；Alzheimer's disease；mild cognitive impairment；Parkinson's disease；neurodegenerative disorders；magnetic resonance imaging

LI Yingna1   LIANG Wenzhou1   ZHAO Liying1   WANG Zhiren2*  

1 Department of Radiology, Beijing Huilongguan Hospital, Beijing 100096, China

2 Department of Psychiatry Research Center, Beijing Huilongguan Hospital, Beijing 100096, China

Corresponding author: WANG Z R, E-mail: zhiren75@163.com

Conflicts of interest   None.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Capital's Funds for Health Improvement and Research (No. CFH2022-2-2133); Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospital's Development of Clinical Medicine (No. XMLX202130).
Received  2023-04-14
Accepted  2023-09-21
DOI: 10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2023.10.026
Cite this article as: LI Y N, LIANG W Z, ZHAO L Y, et al. Study on the application of quantitative susceptibility mapping in cognitive function assessment[J]. Chin J Magn Reson Imaging, 2023, 14(10): 147-151. DOI:10.12015/issn.1674-8034.2023.10.026.

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