Abstract
To perform fast 3D steady-state CEST (ss-CEST) imaging using MR Multitasking. A continuous acquisition sequence with repetitive ss-CEST modules was developed. Each ss-CEST module contains a single-lobe Gaussian saturation pulse, followed by a spoiler gradient and eight FLASH readouts (one "training line" + seven "imaging lines"). Three-dimensional Cartesian encoding was used for k-space acquisition. Reconstructed CEST images were quantified with four-pool Lorentzian fitting. Steady-state CEST with whole-brain coverage was performed in 5.6s per saturation frequency offset at the spatial resolution of 1.7×1.7×3.0mm3 . The total scan time was 5.5min for 55 different frequency offsets. Quantitative CEST maps from multipool fitting showed consistent image quality across the volume. Three-dimensional ss-CEST with whole-brain coverage can be done at 3 T within 5.5min using MR Multitasking.
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