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Myocardial delayed enhancement using parallel imaging with an overlapping partial-Fourier acquisition and variable k-space segmentation

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Myocardial delayed enhancement (E) using T 1 -weighted inversion-recovery gradient-echo imaging has become the gold standard for assessing myocardial viability. One drawback of the technique is the requirement for multiple long breath holds in order to cover the entire heart. Such an acquisition can be difficult for the patient and may cause degraded image quality. Partial Fourier and parallel imaging can be used to reduce scan time; however, both approaches noticeably reduce the already low signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and can potentially introducing additional artifacts.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

DOI: 10.1186/1532-429x-12-s1-p163

Authors: Glenn S Slavin, Dan W Rettmann, James Glockner, Manoj Saranathan

Institution: Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,000