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| author | Widmaier, Mark Kaiser, Antonia Baup, Salome Wenz, Daniel Pierzchala, Katarzyna Xiao, Ying Huang, Zhiwei Jiang, Yun Xin, Lijing |
| author_facet | Widmaier, Mark Kaiser, Antonia Baup, Salome Wenz, Daniel Pierzchala, Katarzyna Xiao, Ying Huang, Zhiwei Jiang, Yun Xin, Lijing |
| contents | Purpose: Phosphorus Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (31P MRS) enables non-invasive assessment of energy metabolism, yet its application is hindered by sensitivity limitations. To overcome this, often high magnetic fields are used, leading to challenges such as spatial B_1^+ inhomogeneity and therefore the need for accurate flip angle determination in accelerated acquisitions with short repetition times (T_R). In response to these challenges, we propose a novel short T_R and look-up table-based Double-Angle Method for fast 3D 31P B_1^+ mapping (fDAM). Methods: Our method incorporates 3D weighted stack of spiral gradient echo acquisitions and a frequency-selective pulse to enable efficient B_1^+ mapping based on the phosphocreatine signal at 7T. Protocols were optimised using simulations and validated through phantom experiments. The method was validated in phantom experiments and skeletal muscle applications using a birdcage 1H/31P volume coil. Results: The results of fDAM were compared to the classical DAM (cDAM). A good correlation (r=0.94) was obtained between the two B_1^+ maps. A 3D 31P B_1^+ mapping in the human calf muscle was achieved in about 10 min using a birdcage volume coil, with a 20% extended coverage relative to that of the cDAM (24 min). fDAM also enabled the first full brain coverage 31P 3D B_1^+ mapping in approx. 10 min using a 1 Tx/ 32 Rx coil. Conclusion: fDAM is an efficient method for 31P 3D B_1^+ mapping, showing promise for future applications in rapid 31P MRSI. |
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| spellingShingle | Fast 3D 31P B1+ mapping with a weighted stack of spiral trajectory at 7 Tesla Widmaier, Mark Kaiser, Antonia Baup, Salome Wenz, Daniel Pierzchala, Katarzyna Xiao, Ying Huang, Zhiwei Jiang, Yun Xin, Lijing Medical Physics Purpose: Phosphorus Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (31P MRS) enables non-invasive assessment of energy metabolism, yet its application is hindered by sensitivity limitations. To overcome this, often high magnetic fields are used, leading to challenges such as spatial B_1^+ inhomogeneity and therefore the need for accurate flip angle determination in accelerated acquisitions with short repetition times (T_R). In response to these challenges, we propose a novel short T_R and look-up table-based Double-Angle Method for fast 3D 31P B_1^+ mapping (fDAM). Methods: Our method incorporates 3D weighted stack of spiral gradient echo acquisitions and a frequency-selective pulse to enable efficient B_1^+ mapping based on the phosphocreatine signal at 7T. Protocols were optimised using simulations and validated through phantom experiments. The method was validated in phantom experiments and skeletal muscle applications using a birdcage 1H/31P volume coil. Results: The results of fDAM were compared to the classical DAM (cDAM). A good correlation (r=0.94) was obtained between the two B_1^+ maps. A 3D 31P B_1^+ mapping in the human calf muscle was achieved in about 10 min using a birdcage volume coil, with a 20% extended coverage relative to that of the cDAM (24 min). fDAM also enabled the first full brain coverage 31P 3D B_1^+ mapping in approx. 10 min using a 1 Tx/ 32 Rx coil. Conclusion: fDAM is an efficient method for 31P 3D B_1^+ mapping, showing promise for future applications in rapid 31P MRSI. |
| title | Fast 3D 31P B1+ mapping with a weighted stack of spiral trajectory at 7 Tesla |
| topic | Medical Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2406.18426 |