Program Summary
MR Image Quality - Optimizing Clinical protocol for 3T
As part of our ongoing series “Optimizing Clincal Protocols for 3T our 2nd program will focus on MR Imaging Quality.
Outline/Topics
Signal to Noise Ratio
What TR should I use?
Contrast
Imaging Triangle
Contrast (SNR)
Spatial Resolution
Acquisition Time
Noise
Time Spent Sampling Signal
NSA
Half-Fourier
Rectangular FOW
Parallel Imaging
# of 3D “Slices"
Received Bandwidth
Readout Gradient Duration
Functional Imaging
Chemical Shift
Dielectric Effect
This 8-part series offers technologist a structured introduction to the concepts of scanning at 3 Tesla (3T). Many of the topics presented are intended to provide direction in optimizing clinical protocols for 3T. This program assumes the attendee has a basic knowledge and understanding of MR principles.