Retrospective phase‐based gating for cardiac proton spectroscopy with fixed scan time

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 1973-1981
Author(s):  
Mareike Gastl ◽  
Sophie M. Peereboom ◽  
Maximilian Fuetterer ◽  
Florian Boenner ◽  
Malte Kelm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Proton Spectroscopy ◽  
Scan Time

MR imaging and single proton spectroscopy in siblings with late onset krabbe disease

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
U Gruber-Sedlmayr ◽  
M Brunner-Krainz ◽  
E Sorantin ◽  
W Sauseng ◽  
B Plecko
Keyword(s):  
Mr Imaging ◽  
Late Onset ◽  
Krabbe Disease ◽  
Proton Spectroscopy ◽  
Single Proton

scholarly journals Radial self-navigated native magnetic resonance angiography in comparison to navigator-gated contrast-enhanced MRA of the entire thoracic aorta in an aortic patient collective

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Correa Londono ◽  
Nino Trussardi ◽  
Verena C. Obmann ◽  
Davide Piccini ◽  
Michael Ith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Angiography ◽  
Thoracic Aorta ◽  
Aortic Root ◽  
Aortic Disease ◽  
Ascending Aorta ◽  
Scan Time ◽  
Contrast Enhanced

Abstract Background The native balanced steady state with free precession (bSSFP) magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) technique has been shown to provide high diagnostic image quality for thoracic aortic disease. This study compares a 3D radial respiratory self-navigated native MRA (native-SN-MRA) based on a bSSFP sequence with conventional Cartesian, 3D, contrast-enhanced MRA (CE-MRA) with navigator-gated respiration control for image quality of the entire thoracic aorta. Methods Thirty-one aortic native-SN-MRA were compared retrospectively (63.9 ± 10.3 years) to 61 CE-MRA (63.1 ± 11.7 years) serving as a reference standard. Image quality was evaluated at the aortic root/ascending aorta, aortic arch and descending aorta. Scan time was recorded. In 10 patients with both MRA sequences, aortic pathologies were evaluated and normal and pathologic aortic diameters were measured. The influence of artifacts on image quality was analyzed. Results Compared to the overall image quality of CE-MRA, the overall image quality of native-SN-MRA was superior for all segments analyzed (aortic root/ascending, p < 0.001; arch, p < 0.001, and descending, p = 0.005). Regarding artifacts, the image quality of native-SN-MRA remained superior at the aortic root/ascending aorta and aortic arch before and after correction for confounders of surgical material (i.e., susceptibility-related artifacts) (p = 0.008 both) suggesting a benefit in terms of motion artifacts. Native-SN-MRA showed a trend towards superior intraindividual image quality, but without statistical significance. Intraindividually, the sensitivity and specificity for the detection of aortic disease were 100% for native-SN-MRA. Aortic diameters did not show a significant difference (p = 0.899). The scan time of the native-SN-MRA was significantly reduced, with a mean of 05:56 ± 01:32 min vs. 08:51 ± 02:57 min in the CE-MRA (p < 0.001). Conclusions Superior image quality of the entire thoracic aorta, also regarding artifacts, can be achieved with native-SN-MRA, especially in motion prone segments, in addition to a shorter acquisition time.

scholarly journals A Real-Time, Automatic, and Dynamic Scheduling and Control System for PET Patients Based on Wearable Sensors

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1104
Author(s):  
Shin-Yan Chiou ◽  
Kun-Ju Lin ◽  
Ya-Xin Dong
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Human Error ◽  
Dynamic Scheduling ◽  
Wearable Sensors ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Scan Time ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
And Control ◽  
Automatic Scheduling

Positron emission tomography (PET) is one of the commonly used scanning techniques. Medical staff manually calculate the estimated scan time for each PET device. However, the number of PET scanning devices is small, the number of patients is large, and there are many changes including rescanning requirements, which makes it very error-prone, puts pressure on staff, and causes trouble for patients and their families. Although previous studies proposed algorithms for specific inspections, there is currently no research on improving the PET process. This paper proposes a real-time automatic scheduling and control system for PET patients with wearable sensors. The system can automatically schedule, estimate and instantly update the time of various tasks, and automatically allocate beds and announce schedule information in real time. We implemented this system, collected time data of 200 actual patients, and put these data into the implementation program for simulation and comparison. The average time difference between manual and automatic scheduling was 7.32 min, and it could reduce the average examination time of 82% of patients by 6.14 ± 4.61 min. This convinces us the system is correct and can improve time efficiency, while avoiding human error and staff pressure, and avoiding trouble for patients and their families.

Contrast-agent free evaluation of cardiomyopathies with T1 mapping and the new fast strain-encoded (fSENC) magnetic resonance imaging

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
K Hirschberg ◽  
O Paul ◽  
J Salatzki ◽  
F Andre ◽  
J Riffel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Contrast Agent ◽  
T1 Mapping ◽  
Hypertensive Heart Disease ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Gadolinium Enhancement ◽  
Scan Time ◽  
Normal Individuals

Abstract Background Cardiomyopathies (CMP) may cause impairment of cardiac function and structure. Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR) is used for analysis and risk stratification of CMP by Late Gadolinium Enhancement (LGE). However, T1 mapping (T1) and fast strain encoded (f-SENC) sequences allow contrast-free and faster exams. The aim of this study was to characterize CMP by T1 and f-SENC to develop a faster and safer CMR protocol (fast-CMR). Methods CMP scans from our CMR database were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were scanned at 1.5T/3T scanner. Study groups were divided as follows: Patients with normal findings, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), hypertensive heart disease (HHD) and cardiac amyloidosis. Global T1 times, longitudinal (GLS) and circumferential (GCS) strain using f-SENC of study groups were compared to healthy individuals (controls). Scan time and amount of gadolinium-based contrast agent (CA) in CMR-protocol with LGE were compared to fast-CMR. Results 174 patients and 31 controls were recruited. T1 times, GLS and GCS were similar between controls and normal individuals. T1 times were significantly increased (p&lt;0.05), while GLS and GCS were significantly reduced (p&lt;0.05) in all CMR study groups compared to controls (Table 1). Using fast-CMR 21 (±6) min of scan time were saved, about 47%, and 9 (±2) ml of CA were saved per patient. Conclusion Normal findings could be identified by fast-CMR without contrast agent. Fast CMR might also be a useful tool to identify different forms of CMP. Funding Acknowledgement Type of funding source: None

Delayed image of iodine-123 iomazenil as a relative map of benzodiazepine receptor binding: The optimal scan time

1996 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 1491-1497 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Onishi ◽  
Yoshiharu Yonekura ◽  
Fumiko Tanaka ◽  
Sadahiko Nishizawa ◽  
Hidehiko Okazawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Receptor Binding ◽  
Benzodiazepine Receptor ◽  
Scan Time ◽  
Delayed Image ◽  
Iodine 123

Diffusion-weighted imaging and magnetic resonance proton spectroscopy following preterm birth

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (8) ◽  
pp. 870-879 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.R. Hart ◽  
M.F. Smith ◽  
E.H. Whitby ◽  
S. Alladi ◽  
S. Wilkinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Diffusion Weighted Imaging ◽  
Proton Spectroscopy ◽  
Diffusion Weighted

scholarly journals A proton spectroscopy study of white matter in children with autism

2016 ◽  
Vol 66 ◽  
pp. 48-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Y. Hardan ◽  
Lawrence K. Fung ◽  
Thomas Frazier ◽  
Sean W. Berquist ◽  
Nancy J. Minshew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
White Matter ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Spectroscopy Study ◽  
Proton Spectroscopy

Event-Locked Time-Resolved Fourier Spectroscopy

1997 ◽  
Vol 51 (8) ◽  
pp. 1106-1112 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Weidner ◽  
R. E. Peale
Keyword(s):  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Michelson Interferometer ◽  
Far Infrared ◽  
Time Base ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
Mathematical Algorithm ◽  
Scan Time ◽  
Recorded Data

A low-cost method of adding time-resolving capability to commercial Fourier transform spectrometers with a continuously scanning Michelson interferometer has been developed. This method is specifically designed to eliminate noise and artifacts caused by mirror-speed variations in the interferometer. The method exists of two parts: (1) a novel timing scheme for synchronizing the transient events under study and the digitizing of the interferogram and (2) a mathematical algorithm for extracting the spectral information from the recorded data. The novel timing scheme is a modification of the well-known interleaved, or stroboscopic, method. It achieves the same timing accuracy, signal-to-noise ratio, and freedom from artifacts as step-scan time-resolving Fourier spectrometers by locking the sampling of the interferogram to a stable time base rather than to the occurrences of the HeNe fringes. The necessary pathlength-difference information at which samples are taken is obtained from a record of the mirror speed. The resulting interferograms with uneven pathlength-difference spacings are transformed into wavenumber space by least-squares fits of periodic functions. Spectra from the far-infrared to the upper visible at resolutions up to 0.2 cm−1 are used to demonstrate the utility of this method.

Rapid-Scan Time-Resolved FT-IR Spectroelectrochemistry Studies on the Electrochemical Redox Process

2007 ◽  
Vol 111 (7) ◽  
pp. 1517-1522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baokang Jin ◽  
Peng Liu ◽  
Ye Wang ◽  
Zipin Zhang ◽  
Yupeng Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Redox Process ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
Rapid Scan ◽  
Scan Time ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Electrochemical Redox

Continuous abdominal raster scanning a technique for increasing anatomic informaiton and reducing scan time

1977 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Leon Skolnick ◽  
David R. Royal
Keyword(s):  
Raster Scanning ◽  
Scan Time
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