Acoustic method for synchronization of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Item Type:	Article
Title:	Acoustic method for synchronization of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Creators Name:	Frauenrath, T. and Niendorf, T. and Kob, M.
Abstract:	Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of moving organs requires synchronization with physiological motion or flow, which dictate the viable window for data acquisition. To meet this challenge, this study proposes an acoustic gating device (ACG) that employs acquisition and processing of acoustic signals for synchronization while providing MRI compatibility, immunity to interferences with electro-magnetic and acoustic fields and suitability for MRI at high magnetic field strengths. The applicability and robustness of the acoustic gating approach is examined in a pilot study, where it substitutes conventional ECG-gating for cardiovascular MR. The merits and limitations of the ACG approach are discussed. Implications for MR imaging in the presence of physiological motion are considered including synchronization with other structure- or motion borne sounds.
Keywords:	Cardiac Acquisition Windows, Angiography, Motion
Source:	Acta Acustica united with Acustica
ISSN:	1610-1928
Publisher:	Hirzel
Volume:	94
Number:	1
Page Range:	148-155
Date:	1 January 2008
Official Publication:	https://doi.org/10.2392/AAA.918017

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