Magnetic resonance imaging coil having vest support structure

Details Magnetic resonance imaging coil having vest support structure Magnetic resonance imaging coil having vest support structure

2006-02-28

2006-02-28

Casler, Brian L. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S407000, C600S408000, C600S410000, C600S420000, C600S421000, C600S423000, C600S431000, C324S318000, C324S322000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07006860

ABSTRACT:
The vest provides a simple and intuitive coil support assuring proper alignment of the coils with the patient and providing support for coil elements encircling the opposed arms.A coil for receiving and/or transmitting radio-frequency signals for magnetic resonance imaging of the chest, and particularly for ventilation studies of the lungs, is supported in a flexible vest having arm holes locating the coil elements about the patient.

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