Keywords: Artifacts, Data Acquisition, SWI, 3D-EPI
Motivation: 3D-EPI imaging is sensitive to magnetic field (B0) fluctuations, particularly from breathing, which can cause artifacts in brain imaging.
Goal(s): Our goal is to implement a straightforward technique for correcting B0 fluctuations during 3D-EPI scans. The approach targets artifacts caused by respiratory motion, aiming to improve image quality without complex post-processing.
Approach: We incorporated dual FID signals into the 3D-EPI sequence, estimating and correcting frequency shifts from B0 fluctuations. Data were collected during intentional deep breathing.
Results: Applying the dual FID correction significantly reduced artifacts related to breathing. The estimated B0 fluctuations correlated well with respiratory movement measurements.
Impact: This correction method enables artifact reduction in 3D-EPI imaging, improving image quality for studies affected by breathing-induced B0 fluctuations. It offers potential for application in functional and structural MRI, advancing the reliability of 3D-EPI sequences for clinical and research use.
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