A magnetization transfer preparation scheme for snapshot FLASH imaging.
A rapid method of generating images whose contrast is dependent on the exchange of magnetization between the free and restricted proton pools is presented. The contrast obtained is similar to that obtained from T2-weighted spin-echo images. The rapid nature of the sequence means that the RF power deposition problems encountered when using magnetization transfer in conjunction with conventional imaging sequences are avoided.
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MR Centre, SINTEF/UNIMED, Trondheim, Norway.
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D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013997:Time Factors