In vivo MR spectroscopic imaging with P-31. Work in progress.

Abstract
Magnetic resonance imaging techniques were applied to in vivo spectroscopic analysis of spatially resolved P spectra in the cat brain to determine whether changes associated with stroke could be detected. Two-dimensional images of separate P-containing compounds, as well as spectra arising from spatially localized points, demonstrated that metabolism within tissue could be monitored in this manner. Preliminary results of P imaging of the human body in vivo are reported.