Phased array echoplanar imaging system for fMRI

Details Phased array echoplanar imaging system for fMRI Phased array echoplanar imaging system for fMRI

1997-11-14

2000-08-15

Smith, Ruth S.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

600421, 324309, 324318, A61B 5055

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061049433

ABSTRACT:
The design and construction of a novel phased array echoplanar receiver system for magnetic resonance imaging for use with a standard clinical EPI system is described, and in vivo results showing increased SNR are presented.

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