In vivo magnetic resonance imaging of sodium in the human body

In vivo magnetic resonance imaging of sodium in the human body

Sodium magnetic resonance imaging of the human body in vivo has been tried and its clinical application is considered. A short T2 imaging algorithm with total volume excitation and a specialized RF coil focused to the region of interest have been adopted to improve the signal-to-noise ratio. Using a...

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Published in:Magnetic resonance in medicine Vol. 7; no. 1; p. 11
Main Authors: Ra, J B, Hilal, S K, Oh, C H, Mun, I K
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-05-1988
Subjects:
Body Composition
Gallbladder - analysis
Humans
Kidney - analysis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Myocardium - analysis
Sodium - analysis
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Summary:Sodium magnetic resonance imaging of the human body in vivo has been tried and its clinical application is considered. A short T2 imaging algorithm with total volume excitation and a specialized RF coil focused to the region of interest have been adopted to improve the signal-to-noise ratio. Using a 1.5-T human body imaging system, several important organs including heart, liver, gallbladder, kidney, and spine have been examined to demonstrate their sodium concentration in vivo.
ISSN:0740-3194
DOI:10.1002/mrm.1910070103