Abstract
The authors evaluated a magnetization preparation scheme with a "notched" section profile for T1-weighted first-pass myocardial perfusion magnetic resonance (MR) imaging at 1.5 T. The pulse sequence consisted of a preparation sequence followed by an interleaved gradient-echo echo-planar sequence. Image contrast was evaluated in a feasibility study in 12 adult patients. The notched saturation pulse allowed long magnetization recovery times without sacrificing section coverage. Image contrast between normal and ischemic myocardium was excellent.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 258-263 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | RADIOLOGY |
Volume | 219 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Heart, perfusion, 511.12144
- Magnetic resonance (MR), contrast, enhancement, 511.12143
- Myocardium, MR, 511.121412, 511.12143
- Myocardium, blood supply, 511.76, 511.771
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging