In this work, a modified pseudo-continuous ASL sequence is presented, which reduces the SAR deposition by ~50% and provides robust labeling efficiency in the presence of off-resonances between -300Hz and 300Hz. The sequence was successfully tested on two coils with different coverage of the neck region at two labeling positions. The method allows PCASL experiments at UHF without a pre-scan in significantly reduced scan time and, therefore, exploits the advantage of UHF for perfusion imaging.
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