Brain Imaging Study of Brain Plasticity in Chronic Stroke Patients

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Diffusion Tensor Imaging Study About Reorganization and Recovery Mechanism of Brain Neural Network for Chronic Stroke Patients

In chronic stroke patients, brain network reorganization and recovery mechanism are investigated after stroke onset using functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging analyses.

Inclusion Criteria:

• more than 3 months post-stroke
• ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke
• a person who understands the experiment and has a willingness to participate and signs the agreement

Exclusion Criteria:

• User of artificial heartbeat
• Patients with claustrophobia
• Patients with metal implants
• Patients who are contraindicated for other common MRI