3D time-resolved contrast-enhanced MR DSA: advantages and tradeoffs

Magn Reson Med. 1998 Oct;40(4):571-81. doi: 10.1002/mrm.1910400410.

Abstract

The 3D TRICKS method for contrast-enhanced, time-resolved MR DSA has been recently described. In this paper, computer simulations are used to investigate the relative frame rate, temporal window, artery-vein temporal separation, contrast-to-noise ratio, and spatial resolution of TRICKS and conventional scans for breath-hold and non-breath-hold applications. For non-breath-hold applications, TRICKS can be configured to provide increased CNR or spatial resolution at an increased frame rate, but with a longer temporal window when compared with a series of conventional scans in which the central portion of k-space is sampled at the same rate as for the TRICKS scans. For breath-hold applications, TRICKS typically provides three images with 75% of the conventional single acquisition spatial resolution and is more tolerant of variations in contrast curve shape within the field of view.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation
  • Contrast Media
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography / methods*
  • Models, Cardiovascular
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Contrast Media