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Abstract #4508

Potential Sources for MR Signal Delay

Yongxian Qian1, Fernando E. Boada1,2

1Radiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States; 2Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States


This work investigates potential sources responsible for MR signal delay we observed and reported before. Computer simulations and phantom studies showed that mobile ions (electrically-charged particles) may be the source for MR signal delay, rather than imperfect performance of the MRI system such as gradient dephasing, B0-field inhomogeneity or chemical shift.