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Fast magnetic resonance imaging techniques.

Q Chen1, K W Stock, P V Prasad

  • 1Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA.

European Journal of Radiology
|June 22, 1999
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This review covers fast magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques for body scans, enabling subsecond image acquisition through improved gradient performance. It details k-space concepts, various fast MR methods, fat suppression, and coil technology for enhanced imaging speed and signal-to-noise ratio.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Clinical magnetic resonance (MR) imaging traditionally requires longer scan times.
  • Advancements in gradient coil technology have enabled significantly reduced repetition and echo times.
  • This has paved the way for rapid image acquisition in body imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of current fast magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques for body imaging.
  • To explain the fundamental technical aspects underlying these fast imaging methods.
  • To discuss improvements in related technologies that contribute to faster and higher-quality MR scans.

Main Methods:

  • Review of fundamental concepts including k-space and k-space segmentation.
  • Discussion of various fast MR imaging techniques: fast spin echo, fast gradient echo (with/without magnetization preparation), echo planar imaging, and hybrid techniques.

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  • Examination of fat suppression methods and advancements in coil technology.

    • Main Results:

    • Subsecond image acquisition is now feasible in clinical settings due to improved gradient performance.
    • A range of fast MR techniques are available, offering different trade-offs in speed and image quality.
    • Enhanced coil technology and fat suppression techniques further improve imaging efficiency and signal-to-noise ratio.

    Conclusions:

    • Fast MR imaging techniques are crucial for efficient body imaging, overcoming previous time limitations.
    • Understanding the technical principles of k-space, various pulse sequences, and hardware improvements is key to optimizing body MR scans.
    • Continued development in MR technology promises even faster and more robust imaging solutions.