Method and apparatus for generation of magnetization transfer contrast in steady state free precession magnetic resonance imaging
US7372267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/5605
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods of generating magnetization transfer contrast images in which signal to noise ratios are improved and/or in which image acquisition times are reduced. In certain embodiments, apparatus and methods which utilize sensitivity and/or non-sensitivity to magnetization transfer effects to improve the contrast of images which are generated. In certain additional embodiments, apparatus and methods for generating magnetization transfer contrast images which exhibit sensitivity to longitudinal and transverse relaxation times of bound and free proton pools, respectively.
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