Contrast-enhanced 3D MR angiography with simultaneous acquisition of spatial harmonics: A pilot study.

Sodickson, D K; McKenzie, C A; Li, W; Wolff, S; Manning, W J; Edelman, R R · Radiology · 2000

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Abstract

A partially parallel image acquisition technique, simultaneous acquisition of spatial harmonics, or SMASH, was used to increase the spatial and/or temporal resolution in contrast material-enhanced three-dimensional magnetic resonance angiography of the abdominal aorta and renal arteries. In eight healthy subjects, the breath-hold duration was halved at constant spatial resolution, or the spatial resolution was doubled at fixed breath-hold duration, with a 30%-55% reduction in the signal-to-noise ratio but otherwise preserved or improved image quality.

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