A Rapid 3D Partial-Fourier PRESTO-SENSE Method for Functional Motor MRI
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Introduction: High temporal resolution is necessary for an accurate determination of the hemodynamic response to functional stimuli [1]. At the same time high volume coverage is desirable to allow an examination of temporal relations between different brain regions involved in performing a task. Partial-Fourier PRESTO-SENSE [2] seems to be a good candidate for event related fMRI studies because it combines whole brain acquisition with a volume repetition rate of 2 Hz. The functional paradigm used in this study consisted of a task involving brain areas responsible for planning, organization and motor execution as well as the visual system.
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