Are MR Manufacturer-Reported Specific Absorption Rate Values on Clinical MRI systems correct?

MR manufacturer-reported specific absorption rate (SAR) values on clinical MR imaging systems are uncertain. Radiofrequency heating during MRI scan is an important safety concern. We measured SAR values and temperature elevation at 1.5 and 3 T.

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