Week 3 Flashcards
which pulse sequence retains residual transverse magnetization and provides strong T2 contrast?
steady state GRE
what controls the steady state due to the short TR?
flip angle controls RF saturation
which pulse sequence destroys residual transverse magnetization and provides strong T1 contrast?
spoiled steady state GRE
When is spoiled steady state applied in the cycle?
at the end of each excitation cycle
which pulse sequence rewinds residual transverse magnetization to maintain coherence in SE and FSE sequences?
rewound steady state
When is a rewound steady state applied in the cycle? which direction?
at the end of each cycle
in the phase-encoding direction
which pulse sequence removes residual transverse magnetization with longer TE and provides true T2 contrast?
reverse-echo GRE
which pulse sequence uses gradient moment nulling to reduce flow artifacts, providing stable images in the presence of motion?
balanced GRE
which pulse sequence achieves very fast imaging sequences, especially in SE w/ 180-degree refocusing pulses?
echo planar imaging
which sequence use a 90-degree and 180-degree RF pulse sequence to refocus spins?
SE sequences
which sequence rely on a lower flip angle and do not use a 180-degree refocusing pulse?
GRE sequences
which sequence is more prone to inhomogeneity artifacts?
GRE sequences
what do GRE sequences achieve that allows for quicker imaging?
shorter TRs
which sequence has more contrast options?
SE sequences
which direction is balanced GRE is applied?
in the frequency or slice-select direction
what’s balanced GRE purpose?
realigns protons moving through the gradients w/ stationary protons
eliminating phase artifacts (ghosting)
what gives us the residual transverse magnetization?
steady state
what creates steady state? and how is it created?
Hahn echoes, by the continuous pulsing of RF energy
what does it mean to have short TR and TE settings?
RF pulses happen quickly, doesn’t not allow time to fully relax
True or False. Only Spin Echo Pulse Sequences can create this steady state, as they allow for fast pulsing required
False. only GRE
Name 2 speed up echo formation
- FSE
- EPI (echo planar imaging)