MRI using hybrid image
US8299788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/5635
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Magnetic resonance images (MRI) are generated by acquiring a plurality of N>2 image data sets for an imaged patient volume using respectively corresponding different data acquisition imaging parameters. At least one hybrid image data set X is generated for the imaged patient volume based on a combination of at least a subset of the plurality of image data sets. If desired, a further subtraction image (e.g., MRA) data set is generated based on a difference between the at least one hybrid image data set and another image data set, and the subtraction image data set, which may, depending upon implementation, optimize flowing fluids such as blood within arteries or veins, CSF, etc within the imaged patent volume, is output for storage or display as an MR image of the imaged patient volume.
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