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Imaging by magnetic resonance adsorption, elastography and tomography

US7439736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2003
Grant dateOct 21, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/56316
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Magnetic resonance elastography pulse sequences for encoding position and motion of spins, and methods of using the pulse sequences are disclosed. The pulse sequences utilize imaging gradients, comprising a positive lobe and a negative lobe having non-symmetric amplitudes, to encode harmonic or wave motion within a specimen, such as tissue.

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