Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using fast spin echo (FSE) imaging process
US6025714A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/5615
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnetic resonance imaging sequence synergistically combines Half Fourier Transform complex conjugation with shared echo imaging. The Half Fourier Transform complex conjugation reduces data acquisition time and permits the data acquisition per scan to be accomplished with a single RF transmission loop. The shared echo imaging provides multiple images of an image plane from a single scan, yet with different contrast and a larger number of slices. In an alternative embodiment, phase correction is provided between the non-shared echo responses.
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