Centric scan SPRITE magnetic resonance imaging

M. Halse, D.J. Goodyear, B. MacMillan, P. Szomolanyi, D. Matheson, B.J. Balcom

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Abstract

Two rapid, pure phase encode, centric scan, Single Point Ramped Imaging with T-Enhancement (SPRITE) MRI methods are described. Each retains the benefits of the standard SPRITE method, most notably the ability to image short T systems, while increasing the sensitivity and generality of the technique. The Spiral-SPRITE method utilizes a modified Archimedean spiral k-space trajectory. The Conical-SPRITE method utilizes a system of spirals mapped to conical surfaces to sample the k-space cube. The sampled k-space points are naturally Cartesian grid points, eliminating the requirement of a re-gridding procedure prior to image reconstruction. The effects of transient state behaviour on image resolution and signal/noise are explored.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)219-229
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Magnetic Resonance
Volume165
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2003

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