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Whole‐body simultaneous positron emission tomography (PET)‐MR: Optimization and adaptation of MRI sequences
Author(s) -
Fowler Kathryn J.,
McConathy Jon,
Narra Vamsi R.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/jmri.24308
Subject(s) - positron emission tomography , magnetic resonance imaging , correction for attenuation , positron , nuclear medicine , computer science , tomography , physics , nuclear magnetic resonance , radiology , medicine , optics , nuclear physics , electron
The purpose of this article is to introduce the underlying challenges associated with the incorporation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) into the new hybrid imaging modality simultaneous positron emission tomography (PET)/MR and their impact on attenuation correction, sequence optimization, and protocol development. Many adjustments to MR sequences are necessary for optimal whole‐body and fused image results. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2014;39:259–268 . © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc .