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Abstract #2669

From Single Element Complex B1 Mapping to Local SAR Estimation Using Multi-Channel Transceiver Coil at 7T

Xiaotong Zhang1, Jiaen Liu1, Bin He1

1Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Quantitative patient-specific local SAR estimation is highly desired in UHF MRI applications. In this work, using a 16-channel transceiver head coil at 7T, based on previously proposed method, we report our simulation study from single element complex B1 mapping to in-vivo local SAR estimation on a realistic geometry head model. Promising simulation results suggest its feasibility and reliability. Establishment of real-time EPT technique may have a significant impact on patient-specific SAR management in parallel transmission at UHF.

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