Abstract
While spoiled gradient echo sequences provide a rapid means of acquiring T1-weighted images, it is often desirable that the magnetization be in the steady state to avoid artifacts. For some applications, this requires many "dummy" repetitions of the pulse sequence prior to data collection, delaying image acquisition. A method is presented in which a saturation pulse, followed by a prescribed recovery period, places longitudinal magnetization levels of all materials near steady state, ready for data acquisition much sooner than when employing only dummy repetitions to achieve steady state. Effects of transverse coherences are studied using configuration theory. The method is shown to be effective in both phantom studies and in vivo applications, including real-time imaging, multiphase cardiac imaging, and triggered contrast-enhanced angiography.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 653-661 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Magnetic Resonance in Medicine |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Magnetization preparation
- Rapid imaging
- Spoiled gradient echo
- Steady state
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging