Asset Parallel Imaging

ASSET (Array Spatial Sensitivity Encoding Technique) is an Ultra Fast MR Imaging Technique that uses the unique geometry of Phased Array Coils to spatially encode the image faster. ASSET can be used to scan faster, improve spatial resolution or increase coverage. Asset is compatible with several advanced 2D and 3D-imaging sequences to allow the operator to scan faster and is especially useful when available scan time is limited by patient physiology. Contrast enhanced MRA, Breathholds and Cardiac imaging are all excellent examples of some of the applications that can benefit from the increased speed of Asset.

Asset Parallel Imaging

Benefits

  • Reduce Scan time
  • Increased Spatial and Temporal Resolution
  • Improved coverage
  • Improved Patient Cooperation
  • Increased Productivity


Pulse Sequences with Asset Capability:

  • 2D Fast Gradient Echo (2D fGRE)
  • 2D Fast Spoiled Gradient Echo (2DfSPGR)
  • 2D Fiesta (Option)
  • enhanced Fast Gradient Echo 3D (eFGRE3D)
  • 3D Time-of-flight Spoiled Gradient Echo (3D TOF-SPGR)
  • 3D Time-of-flight Gradient Echo (3D TOF-GRE)


Prerequisites

  • Signa LX 3.0T with Linux computer and Signa® EXCITE™3T SW
  • Reflex 100 w/512 BAM
  • Phased Array (Torso Array)
  • IPG2 Board
  • Not compatible with Base(SR20), Hispeed GRAM or EchoSpeed GRAM Gradients.


Request the ASSET Software Option

Please confirm that your system has ALL the required prerequisites for this software application.