Multi-echo magnetic resonance imaging method and system

Details Multi-echo magnetic resonance imaging method and system Multi-echo magnetic resonance imaging method and system

2006-01-17

2011-11-15

Casler, Brian (Department: 3737)

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C600S419000, C600S420000, C324S307000, C324S309000

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ABSTRACT:
Exemplary method, systems and arrangements can be provided for creating a high-resolution magnetic resonance image (“MRI”) or obtaining other information of a target. For example, radio-frequency (“RF”) pulses can be transmitted toward the target by a RF transmitter of a MRI apparatus. In response, multiple echoes corresponding to each pulse may be received from the target. Data from each of the echoes can be assigned to a single line of k-space of a distinct image, and stored in memory of the apparatus. An image of the target, velocity data and/or acceleration data associated with a target can be generated as a function of the data. In one exemplary embodiment, the data from different echoes can be assigned to the same k-space line and to different cardiac phases. The exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can be utilized for the heart or for any other anatomical organ or region of interest.

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