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Abstract #3359

Accelerated B1+ Mapping by Model Based Reconstruction

Alessandro Sbrizzi1, Hans Hoogduin, Jan J. Lagendijk, Peter R. Luijten, Cornelis A. van den Berg2

1Imaging Division, UMC Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands; 2UMC Utrecht, Netherlands

In this work, a model based reconstruction method for accelerated 3D B1+ mapping is illustrated. Only a limited number of transverse slices is needed as input for the reconstruction problem, reducing the scan time up to a factor 5. Positive results from simulations and in vivo measurements confirm the validity of the method.

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