Time-resolved undersampled projection reconstruction magnetic resonance imaging of the peripheral vessels using multi-echo acquisition

Abstract

The hybrid projection reconstruction (PR) imaging provides high temporal resolution through an undersampled PR acquisition for the in-plane dimensions and Cartesian slice encoding for the through-plane dimension. The undersampling of projection data introduces streak artifact, which may severely compromise image quality. This study reports on a combination of multi-echo acquisition with time-resolved undersampled PR imaging and its application to peripheral magnetic resonance angiography. Multi-echo acquisition improved imaging speed effectively, thereby reducing the undersampling streak artifact and improving the temporal resolution. The gradient distortion was reduced through gradient calibration and accurate k-space trajectory measurement. © 2005 Wiley-Liss, Inc.