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A review of MR physics: 3T versus 1.5T.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17893049     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article illustrates changes in the underlying physics concepts related to increasing the main magnetic field from 1.5T to 3T. The effects of these changes on tissue constants and practical hardware limitations is discussed as they affect scan time, quality, and contrast. Changes in susceptibility artifacts, chemical shift artifacts, and dielectric effects as a result of the increased field strength are also illustrated. Based on these fundamental considerations, an overall understanding of the benefits and constraints of signal-to-noise ratio and contrast-to-noise ratio changes between 1.5T and 3T MR systems is developed.
Authors:
Brian J Soher; Brian M Dale; Elmar M Merkle
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1064-9689     ISO Abbreviation:  Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am     Publication Date:  2007 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-09-25     Completed Date:  2008-01-10     Revised Date:  2008-11-21    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9422762     Medline TA:  Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  277-90, v     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Center for Advanced MR Development, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3808, Durham, NC 27710, USA. brian.soher@duke.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Artifacts
Biophysical Phenomena
Biophysics
Contrast Media
Humans
Image Enhancement / instrumentation,  methods*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / instrumentation,  methods*
Magnetics
Time Factors
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media

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