Optimization of Scan Parameters for T1-FLAIR Imaging at 1.5 and 3T using Computer Simulation
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Purpose: We attempted to optimize scan parameters for T1-weighted fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (T1-FLAIR) sequence at 3 and 1.5 tesla (T) using computer simulation. Methods: We measured the T1 and T2 relaxation time values (T1v and T2v) of gray (GM) and white matter (WM) at 3 and 1.5T, generated computer-simulated T1-FLAIR (CS-T1-FLAIR) images using those values, and compared the simulated and actual T1-FLAIR images to verify the contrast reliability of our computer simulation. We mathematically and visually evaluated CS-T1-FLAIR images at various repetition times (TR) and echo times (TE). Results: At 3T, the measured relaxation values for GM were T1v, 1524 ms, and T2v, 85 ms, and for WM, T1v, 750 ms, and T2v, 65 ms. At 1.5T, the measured relaxation values for GM were T1v, 1251 ms, and T2v, 99 ms, and for WM, T1v, 623 ms, and T2v, 75 ms. Contrast of CS-T1-FLAIR and actual T1-FLAIR images was identical. An optimal TR of 3140 ms was determined for T1-FLAIR at 3T and 2440 ms at 1.5T based on mathematical evaluation. The optimal TR ranges were 2400 to 3900 ms at 3T and 1800 to 3200 ms at 1.5T based on visual assessment of CS-T1-FLAIR. A shorter TE provided better T1 contrast. Conclusion: We optimized T1-FLAIR by focusing on its most important scan parameters using computer simulations and determined that a longer TR was suitable at 3T than at 1.5T. Our computer simulation was useful for determining the optimal scan parameters.
著者
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KIKUCHI Keiichi
Department of Radiology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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Miki Hitoshi
Department Of Cardiology Ehime Prefectural Imabari Hospital
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Mochizuki Teruhito
Department Of Cardiology Matsuyama Red Cross Hospital
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MURASE Kenya
Division of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Medical Engineering, Osaka University School of Me
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Kikuchi Keiichi
Department Of Diagnostic And Therapeutic Radiology Ehime University Graduate School Of Medicine
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Hiratsuka Yoshiyasu
Department Of Radiology Ehime University School Of Medicine Shitsukawa
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MURASE Kenya
Division of Health Science, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine
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ODA Shogo
Department of Radiology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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MOCHIZUKI Teruhito
Department of Radiology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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HIRATSUKA Yoshiyasu
Department of Radiology, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine
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