MR Flow Imaging with the Selective Saturation Recovery Technique

With the rise of vascular disease, flow imaging of the human body has become an important diagnostic tool. Accurate flow measurements in blood vessels could provide invaluable information and aid the clinician in identifying and treating vascular disease. In this study, a technique for quantifying transverse flow is evaluated to assess its accuracy and clinical efficacy. The technique under investigation enhances the magnetic resonance signal intensity in areas where material is flowing transverse to the image plane. In addition, the intensity of the magnetic resonance signal can be related to flow velocity. This study explores the mathematical basis for the flow enhancement technique, experimental results from its implementation and the comparison between the theoretical and practical results