METHOD FOR RELAXATION-COMPENSATED FAST MULTI-SLICE CHEMICAL EXCHANGE SATURATION TRANSFER MRI

摘要

A volumetric APT imaging sequence is provided that acquires multi-slice images immediately after a single long continuous wave (CW) RF irradiation, wherein the relaxation-induced loss of CEST contrast is compensated for during post-processing. Thus, a fast volumetric pH-weighted APT imaging technique is provided.