Abstract #1103

Mapping of pH in the human calf muscle at 7 T with 31P 3D echo–planar spectroscopic imaging

Andreas Korzowski¹ and Peter Bachert¹

¹Medical Physics in Radiology, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany

The tissue–pH value is an important parameter to assess physiological function. The purpose of this work was to explore the potential of three-dimensional ³¹P–{¹H} echo–planar spectroscopic imaging at B₀ = 7 T for mapping of intracellular pH in the human calf muscle with high spatial resolution. The acquired data demonstrate that the proposed method allows the robust quantification of intracellular pH value of voxels with less than 1 ml volume and therefore may give insight into the pH heterogeneity of different muscle groups.

How to access this content:

For one year after publication, abstracts and videos are only open to registrants of this annual meeting. Registrants should use their existing login information. Non-registrant access can be purchased via the ISMRM E-Library.

After one year, current ISMRM & ISMRT members get free access to both the abstracts and videos. Non-members and non-registrants must purchase access via the ISMRM E-Library.

After two years, the meeting proceedings (abstracts) are opened to the public and require no login information. Videos remain behind password for access by members, registrants and E-Library customers.

Click here for more information on becoming a member.