REDUCING IMAGING-SCAN TIMES FOR MRI SYSTEMS

摘要

A method of, and system for, rapid MRI imaging-scanning that provides 2D or 3D coverage, high precision, and high-temporal efficiency without exceeding SAR limits. In one embodiment, a pulse sequence process is performed that includes a T1p preparation period followed by a very rapid image acquisition process, which acquires multiple lines of kspace data. The combination of T1p preparation and acquisition of multiple lines of kspace, allows scan times to be shortened by as much as 3 or 4-fold or more, over conventional scanning methods.