Abstract #3769

Multi-Band Enhanced Magnetization Transfer Contrast (MBE-MTC) Preparation

Xiufeng Li¹, Jialu Zhang^1,2,3, Wendy Elvendahl¹, Dingxin Wang⁴, Kamil Ugurbil¹, and Gregory J. Metzger¹

¹Radiology-CMRR, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States, ²Interdisciplinary Institute of Neuroscience and Technology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, ³Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, ⁴Siemens Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, United States

To overcome the limitations of traditional magnetization contrast (MTC) preparation methods, the Multi-Banded (MB) RF-pulse Enhanced Magnetization Transfer Contrast (MBE-MTC) preparation was proposed by using the multi-banded RF pulses for the MTC preparation. Such an approach has been evaluated via studies in the skeleton muscle, kidneys and the brain with demonstrated benefits. The proposed MBE-MTC preparation provides an alternative way for MTI either for increased MTC or simultaneous and symmetric capture of the MTC or its changes in tissue.

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