During MRI, fast switching of imaging gradients generate loud noise of high intensity due to vibration of the gradient coils. The in-bore intercom used for patient communication is therefore typically turned off during scanning. This has implications for safety and image quality since patient speech and yells are not heard by the scanner operator. Using standard sequences, we demonstrate that sound can be recorded by MRI scanners and extracted from the scanners raw data, thereby enabling communication with patients for safety or experimental reasons.
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