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Split-blade data collection for propeller MRI

US7030609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2005
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/561
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method of MR imaging particularly applicable with fast spin echo protocols. Odd and even echoes are used to create separate blades or strips in k-space. Preferably, each blade extends through the center of k-space. The blades are incrementally rotated about the center of k-space with each echo train until a full set of k-space data is acquired. After a phase correction, each odd and even blade is combined into a single k-space data set that is used for image reconstruction.

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