Advances in Fast Vessel-Wall Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using High-Density Coil Arrays
10.13104/imri.2021.25.4.229
- Author:
Xuetong YIN
1
;
Nan LI
;
Sen JIA
;
Xiaoliang ZHANG
;
Ye LI
Author Information
1. Lauterbur Research Center for Biomedical Imaging, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2021;25(4):229-251
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Arteriosclerosis is the leading cause of stroke, with a fatality rate surpassing that of ischemic heart disease. High-resolution vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging is generally recognized as a non-invasive and panoramic method for the evaluation of arterial plaque; however, this method requires improved signal-tonoise ratio and scanning speed. Recent advances in high-density head and neck coil arrays are characterized by broad coverage, multiple channels, and closefitting designs. This review analyzes fast magnetic resonance imaging from the perspective of accelerated algorithms for vessel wall imaging and demonstrates the need for effective algorithms for signal acquisition using advanced radiofrequency system. We summarize different phased-array structures under various experimental objectives and equipment conditions, introduce current research results, and propose prospective research studies in the future.
