We propose to use the motion encoding gradients (MEGs) of a conventional 3D GRE-MRE sequence as efficient 1D projection navigators with only minor changes to the sequence timing. We show that MEG-NAVs can be used to detect breathing motion, flexing of the thigh muscle, as well as changes in magnitude and phase of the MRE transducer. The additional MEG-NAV data can be used to check breath-hold compliance in conventional GRE-MRE liver exams as well as to ensure optimal transducer operation.
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