Fast and exact flow measurements with the fast Fourier flow technique

Magn Reson Imaging. 1988 Jul-Aug;6(4):369-72. doi: 10.1016/0730-725x(88)90473-0.

Abstract

The fast Fourier flow technique offers a convenient way for extremely exact flow measurements. In combination with ECG gating, arterial flow can be studied. The total acquisition time for a single measurement is about 10 s, an ECG-gated cine sequence can be acquired in about 4 min. Fast Fourier flow can, therefore, be easily combined with a conventional imaging examination.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Circulation*
  • Blood Flow Velocity
  • Electrocardiography
  • Fourier Analysis
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*