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Abstract #1383

Peripheral MRA Using an Interleaved Variable Density Cartesian Acquisition with HYPR Reconstruction

James H. Holmes1, Kang Wang2, Reed F. Busse1, Christopher J. Francois3, Philip J. Beatty4, Lauren A. Keith2, Yijing Wu2, Scott B. Reeder3, Jean H. Brittain1, Frank R. Korosec3

1Applied Science Laboratory, GE Healthcare, Madison, WI, United States; 2Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States; 3Radiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States; 4Applied Science Laboratory, GE Healthcare, Menlo Park, CA


A method combining an interleaved variable density (IVD) Cartesian acquisition with a reconstruction that integrates HYPR and parallel imaging is applied to peripheral run-off MRA. The method is compared to conventional view sharing in normal volunteers, demonstrating improved spatial resolution and temporal fidelity. Preliminary clinical results in patients with peripheral vascular disease are also presented.