Method of generating 2D or 3D maps of MRI T1 and T2 relaxation times

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Abstract

A method of generating 2D or 3D maps of MRI T1 and T2 relaxation times by acquiring 2D or 3D MRI gradient-echo images and extracting the T1 and T2 values from the images, wherein MRI images are acquired using a combination of gradient-echo sequences, including a first MRI image acquired using a SSFP-FID (Steady State Free Precession-Free Induction Decay) acquisition sequence; two further images acquired using a Dual-Echo SSFP acquisition sequence; and the T1 and T2 values are extracted for each image pixel or voxel from the corresponding MRI signals.

Classe Tecnologica

G - Physics

Patent Office

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Numero Deposito

US2012223710

Anno Deposito

2011

Anno Concessione

2012

Inventori Pugliesi

  • Palma Giuseppe

Tutti gli inventori

  • Giuseppe Palma
  • Danilo Greco
  • Stefania Innocenti
  • Bruno Alfano

Titolari pugliesi

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Tutti i titolari

  • Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche
  • Esaote S.p.a.