Cardiac T2-mapping using a fast gradient echo spin echo sequence - first in vitro and in vivo experience

Conclusions: The GraSE sequence is a fast and robust sequence, combining advantages of both MESE and T2prep techniques, which promises to enable improved clinical applicability of T2-mapping in the future. Our study revealed significant differences of derived mean T2 values when applying different sequence designs. Therefore, a systematic comparison of different cardiac T2-mapping sequences and the establishment of dedicated reference values should be the goal of future studies.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research