Phased array echoplanar imaging system for fMRI
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1. A method for obtaining multiple independent measurements of a functional magnetic resonance signal from a sample, said method comprising subjecting said sample to functional magnetic resonance imaging using an echoplanar imaging system comprising(a) at least two RF coils to receive said functional magnetic resonance signal of said sample;
- (b) at least two preamps to amplify said signal;
(c) at least two receivers to receive and digitize data corresponding to said signal from said sample; and
(d) a computer for storing said digitized data.
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Abstract
The design and construction of a novel phased array echoplanar receiver system for magnetic resonance imaging for use with a standard clinical EPI system is described, and in vivo results showing increased SNR are presented.
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1. A method for obtaining multiple independent measurements of a functional magnetic resonance signal from a sample, said method comprising subjecting said sample to functional magnetic resonance imaging using an echoplanar imaging system comprising
(a) at least two RF coils to receive said functional magnetic resonance signal of said sample; -
(b) at least two preamps to amplify said signal; (c) at least two receivers to receive and digitize data corresponding to said signal from said sample; and (d) a computer for storing said digitized data. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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