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Single-shot magnetic field mapping embedded in echo-planar time-course imaging.

Vinai Roopchansingh1, Robert W Cox, Andrzej Jesmanowicz

  • 1Department of Biophysics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53226-0509, USA. vroopcha@mcw.edu

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
|October 3, 2003
PubMed
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This study introduces a novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique for simultaneous magnetic field mapping and echo-planar imaging (EPI) data acquisition. The method enables rapid, motion-artifact-free geometric distortion correction in functional MRI (fMRI) scans.

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Area of Science:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Functional Neuroimaging
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Geometric distortions in echo-planar imaging (EPI) are a significant challenge in MRI, particularly in functional MRI (fMRI).
  • Traditional methods for correcting these distortions often require separate measurements, increasing scan time and introducing potential motion artifacts.
  • Accurate magnetic field mapping is crucial for precise geometric correction and reliable fMRI data analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a novel technique for simultaneous acquisition of magnetic field maps and EPI time-course data.
  • To enable rapid, in-sequence geometric distortion correction without additional scan time or subject motion.
  • To assess the utility of the technique for measuring dynamic magnetic field shifts caused by physiological processes.

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Main Methods:

  • A specialized k-space trajectory was employed, acquiring the central k-space data twice.
  • This dual-acquisition strategy allowed for simultaneous field map generation alongside EPI data.
  • The technique was tested on a 64x64 image acquisition with a 125-kHz bandwidth, achieving field map acquisition in under 70 ms.

Main Results:

  • Field maps were generated simultaneously with EPI data, intrinsically registered due to shared data acquisition.
  • The method demonstrated robustness against subject motion and variations in geometric distortion between pulse sequences.
  • Field shifts induced by respiration and jaw motion were successfully measured in five subjects, with values ranging from 0.035 to 0.165 ppm.

Conclusions:

  • The developed technique provides a rapid and efficient method for simultaneous magnetic field mapping and EPI acquisition.
  • This approach effectively corrects geometric distortions in EPI data without introducing motion artifacts or requiring separate scans.
  • The technique offers a valuable tool for improving the accuracy and reliability of fMRI studies by addressing dynamic field perturbations.