Background
Methods
Set-up for the universal dual-bolus injection scheme
Weight-adjusted dose of contrast agent
Validation studies
Sequences | Manufacturer | Magnetic field strength | Delay between saturation preparation pulse and center of k-space | TR (ms) | TE (ms) | FA (°) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TFE | Philips | 3.0 | 105 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 18 |
k-t accelerated TFE | Philips | 3.0 | 110 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 20 |
TFE | Philips | 1.5 | 100 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 18 |
b-TFE | Philips | 1.5 | 100 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 50 |
k-t accelerated b-TFE | Philips | 1.5 | 100 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 50 |
TurboFLASH | SIEMENS | 1.5 | 255 | 156 | 1.13 | 12 |
Gd-DO3A-butrol 1.0 mol/L | Philips 3.0T | ||
---|---|---|---|
Dose (mmol/kg) | TFE | k-t accelerated TFE | |
0.025 | 28 (14) | - | |
0.075 | - | 1 (1) | |
0.1 | - | 4 (2) | |
Gd-DO3A-butrol 1.0 mol/L | Philips 1.5T | ||
Dose (mmol/kg) | TFE | b-TFE | k-t accelerated b-TFE |
0.025 | 4 (2) | - | - |
0.075 | 2 (2) | - | 19 (11) |
0.1 | - | - | 37 (19) |
0.1 | - | 2 (2) | 33 (18) |
Gd-DO3A-butrol 1.0 mol/L | SIEMENS 1.5T | ||
Dose (mmol/kg) | TurboFLASH | ||
0.05 | 6 (3) | ||
0.075 | 3 (2) | ||
Gd-DTPA 0.5 mol/L | Philips 1.5T | ||
Dose (mmol/kg) | b-TFE | ||
0.05 | 10 (5) | ||
Gd-DOTA 0.5 mol/L | Philips 1.5T | ||
Dose (mmol/kg) | b-TFE | ||
0.1 | 12 (6) |