Quinn Tate1, Laura C. Bell2,
Seong-Eun Kim2, Emilee Minalga2, Dennis L. Parker2,
J. Rock Hadley2
1Radiology-UCAIR, University of Utah,
Salt Lake City, UT, United States; 2Radiology - UCAIR, University
of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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16 channel recieve only coil was constructed in order to meet the need for
greater relative signal to noise ratio (rSNR) at the carotid bifurcation as
well as increased coverage of the anatomy, and improved parallel imaging
performance. Current 4 channel coils provide acceptable rSNR. However, the 4 channel coil has a limited
field of view which can require repositioning. The 16 channel coil increases
the S/I FOV while significantly increasing the rSNR along the vessel compared
to the 4 channel coil. This coil also
enables Reduction factors of R=2 and 3, reducing possible image artifacts
from motion