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ArticleMagnetic resonance imaging2015

Selection of magnetization catalyzation and readout methods for modified Look-Locker inversion recovery: a T1 mapping primer.

Donnie Cameron, David M Higgins, Christian Stehning, Marc Kouwenhoven, Mustapha Bouhrara, Michael P Frenneaux, Dana K Dawson, Thomas W Redpath

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Donnie CameronThe University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. Electronic address: d.cameron.09@aberdeen.ac.uk.
David M HigginsPhilips Healthcare, Guildford, Surrey, UK. Electronic address: david.higgins@philips.com.
Christian StehningPhilips Research, Hamburg, Germany. Electronic address: christian.stehning@philips.com.
Marc KouwenhovenPhilips Healthcare, Best, The Netherlands. Electronic address: marc.kouwenhoven@philips.com.
Mustapha BouhraraNational Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, USA. Electronic address: mustapha.bouhrara2@nih.gov.
Michael P FrenneauxThe University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. Electronic address: m.p.frenneaux@abdn.ac.uk.
Dana K DawsonThe University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. Electronic address: dana.dawson@abdn.ac.uk.
Thomas W RedpathThe University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. Electronic address: t.redpath@abdn.ac.uk.

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Intramural NIH HHS Z99 AG999999Medical Research Council G1001340
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe purpose of this work was to evaluate different magnetization preparation and readout sequences for modified Look-Locker inversion recovery (MOLLI) toward improved T1 mapping in the heart. Elements investigated include: catalyzation sequences to prepare the magnetization before readout, alternate k-space trajectories, a spoiled gradient recalled echo readout, and a 5b(3b)3b MOLLI sampling scheme ('b' denoting beats).

methodsConventional 3b(3b)3b(3b)5b MOLLI with a linear k-space trajectory was compared to four variants in simulations, in vitro and in vivo (at 3T). Variants were centric conventional MOLLI, centric-paired conventional MOLLI, linear 5b(3b)3b MOLLI and spoiled gradient recalled echo MOLLI. Each of these was applied with three magnetization catalyzation methods, and T1 measurement accuracy and precision were evaluated in simulations via a Monte Carlo algorithm, in a set of calibrated phantoms, and in ten healthy volunteers. Contrast-to-noise, heart rate dependence and B1+ dependence were also evaluated.

resultsA linear k-space trajectory was superior in vitro to centric and centric-paired trajectories. Of the catalyzation methods, preparation of transverse magnetization only-using a linearly increasing flip angle catalyzation-improved MOLLI T1 measurement accuracy, precision, and map quality versus methods that include catalyzation of the longitudinal magnetization. The 5b(3b)3b MOLLI scheme offered comparable native T1 measurement accuracy and precision to conventional MOLLI, despite its shortened acquisition.

conclusionsMOLLI T1 measurement accuracy, precision, and map quality depend on the method of catalyzation of magnetization prior to image acquisition, as well as on the readout method and MOLLI sampling scheme used.

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AlgorithmsSignal Processing, Computer-AssistedHeartHumansImage EnhancementImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedMagnetic Resonance Imaging, CineModels, BiologicalPhantoms, ImagingReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificitySteady-state free precessionT(1) mappingTissue characterizationTransient signal oscillations

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PMCPMC9097815

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