Advanced MRI Techniques: From Diffusion Tensor Imaging to Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping

This chapter offers an in-depth exploration of advanced magnetic resonance imaging methodologies that extend beyond conventional anatomical imaging, including diffusion tensor imaging, arterial spin labelling, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and quantitative susceptibility mapping. The clinical and research applications of these techniques in neurological, oncological, and cardiovascular contexts are systematically reviewed, with emphasis on the translation of quantitative biomarkers into diagnostic and prognostic tools.