In this work dynamic shimming was implemented for multi-slice hyperpolarized metabolic imaging of the rat heart at 9.4T. Phantom experiments were carried out to test the switching between different shim sets and eddy current effects. The method was subsequently applied to assess cardiac metabolism in healthy rats after injecting hyperpolarized [1-13C] pyruvate. It is demonstrated that B0 inhomogeneity induced signal variations could be reduced with dynamic shimming when compared to static shimming.
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.
Keywords