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Method for acquiring MRI data from a large field of view using continuous table motion

US6912415B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2001
Grant dateJun 28, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/281
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

MRA data is acquired from a large region of interest by translating the patient through the bore of the MRI system as a three-dimensional MRA data set are acquired. Patient table movement is controlled to track a bolus of contrast agent as it passes through the region of interest. Fluoroscopic images may be acquired during the scan to enable accurate bolus tracking. A seamless image of the entire region of interest is reconstructed.

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