Mean magnetization transfer ratio (MTR) values assessed in regions of interest (ROI) of normal-appearing white matter (NAWM) and white matter hyperintensities (WMH)
| N* | MTR (%) | SEM (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Group | |||
| NAWM | |||
| Deep | 104 | 35.6 | 0.1 |
| WMH | |||
| Deep | 20 | 33.7 | 0.5 |
| Periventricular | 145 | 31.6 | 0.2 |
| Frontal | 93 | 31.2 | 0.2 |
| Occipital | 52 | 32.2 | 0.2 |
| Control group | |||
| NAWM | |||
| Deep | 38 | 35.7 | 0.2 |
| Periventricular | 60 | 35.7 | 0.2 |
| Frontal | 22 | 36 | 0.2 |
| Occipital | 38 | 35.6 | 0.2 |
* Indicates number of ROIs.