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Abstract #4299

Novel PRF Thermometry Method Using Spatially Selective 2DRF Excitations and a Parametric Model

Ashvin Kurian George1, Nelly A. Volland1, 2, Nassir F. Marrouche1

1CARMA Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States; 2UCAIR, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

A novel method PRF thermometry method combining spatially selective 2DRF excitation with EPI projection readouts for rapid image acquisition, and estimation of temperature using a parametric model.

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