Overview

Sequences available with ParaVision 3, the new scanner operating system

Brief description

CBU_EPI_Standard

The default EPI sequence for future fMRI studies. Improved robustness against susceptibility artefacts.

CBU_EPI_old64

Identical to the previous new64_101_1.1 imaging protocol.

CBU_EPI_old90

Identical to the previous new90_143_1.6 imaging protocol.

CBU_EPIREF_FieldMap

New field mapping sequence. Improved accuracy and speed. 16 echo images are acquired in a single shot. Total acquisition time: 30 s.

CBU_ISSS
(Implementation in progress; anticipated date of release: 15 September 2004)

A specially designed sequence for Sparse Imaging.

CBU_MDEFT_1mm
(Implementation in progress; anticipated date of release: 15 August 2004)

A new 3D sequence for structural MRI. Improved gray/whitte matter contrast, and CSF suppression. Isotropic spatial resolution of 1mm, total acquisition time 10 min.